Deacon's Court Guide & County Blue Book Of Devon & Cornwall 1896

Deacon's Court Guide & County Blue Book Of Devon & Cornwall 1896

Step back into the Victorian era with this comprehensive facsimile of the 1896 Deacon's Court Guide & County Blue Book. An essential resource for genealogists and local historians, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in Devon and Cornwall at the end of the 19th century.

Unlike modern transcriptions, this product preserves the original look and feel of the historical document. It contains hundreds of pages of scanned images, presenting the data exactly as it was printed over 125 years ago.

What’s Inside? This "Blue Book" was the premier directory of its day, listing the "Court Gentry," Clergy, and major landowners alongside detailed commercial and trade directories. You will find:

• Private Residents: Alphabetical listings of private households, ideal for tracing family movements.
• Trades & Professions: Classified commercial directories helping you understand your ancestors' working lives.
• Local Information: Details on local courts, public officials, and civic institutions.
• Regional Coverage: Extensive coverage of towns and villages across both Devon and Cornwall.

Navigating the Directory Please note that this is a collection of high-quality scanned images (PDF format), not a text-searchable database. However, the original publishers utilized an alphabetical structure for the residential and trade sections. This makes navigation surprisingly intuitive and easy—you simply scroll to the section you need (e.g., "B" for Baker or "Plymouth") to browse the entries, just as you would with the original physical book.

Product Details

• Format: High-quality PDF Scanned Images.
• Availability: Instant Digital Download or CD-ROM.
• Compatibility: Compatible with PC, Mac, and tablets using any standard PDF reader.

Unlock the secrets of your West Country ancestry with this authentic historical record.