Henderson's Directory Of Carlisle 1810

Henderson's Directory Of Carlisle 1810: A Window into Regency Life on the Border

Step back in time and walk the cobbled streets of Georgian Carlisle. This is not merely a book; it is a time machine. Henderson's Directory of 1810 offers an unparalleled, street-level view of a historic city at the height of the Regency era, a period shaped by the Napoleonic Wars and on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution.

Imagine the hustle and bustle of the market square, the clip-clop of horses on English Street, and the daily life of your ancestors. Within these pages, the city of Carlisle is brought to vivid life. This is an indispensable primary source for anyone with a passion for local or family history.

Inside this fascinating volume, you will discover:

A Complete Alphabetical Directory: The names, occupations, and residences of the city's inhabitants, from wealthy merchants and prominent gentry to skilled tradesmen and artisans.
A Classified Trade Directory: Find every butcher, baker, innkeeper, and solicitor in the city. See the commercial heart of Carlisle laid bare and understand the industries that powered it.
A Street-by-Street Guide: Trace your family's footsteps or map the city's social structure by seeing who lived in each house on key streets like Scotch Street, Botchergate, and The Crescent.
Civic & Institutional Information: A listing of the Mayor, corporation members, clergy, doctors, and bankers who governed and served the city.
Intriguing Advertisements: Original period advertisements for goods and services, offering a unique and often charming glimpse into the consumer culture of the day.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: The key to unlocking your Carlisle ancestors' lives, locating them in a specific time and place.
Local Historians: A foundational resource for researching the social, commercial, and topographical history of Carlisle.
Social Historians: A rich case study of a provincial English city during the Georgian era.
Anyone with a love for Cumbria's past: A captivating read for anyone who wants to connect with the soul of this ancient border city