Jollie's Directory Of Cumberland 1811

Step Back in Time Jollie's Directory of Cumberland 1811

Unlock the secrets of your Cumbrian ancestors and explore the Georgian world they inhabited.

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Carlisle, Whitehaven, or Keswick in the year 1811. The Napoleonic Wars rage across Europe, the Industrial Revolution is beginning to stir, and life in Cumberland is governed by the seasons, the local gentry, and the bustling trade of its towns and ports.

Now, you can hold that world in your hands.

Jollie's Directory of Cumberland 1811 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. This fascinating and invaluable primary source provides a detailed snapshot of the county on the cusp of the modern era. For genealogists, it's the key to unlocking family history, providing names, trades, and addresses that can break down stubborn brick walls. For local historians, it's a vivid street map of the past, revealing the social and commercial fabric of Georgian Cumbria.

Inside this essential volume, you will discover:

A Comprehensive Alphabetical Directory: A list of the principal residents, merchants, and tradespeople of the county, complete with their occupations and residences.
A Classified Trades Directory: Find every blacksmith, butcher, draper, and innkeeper, offering a unique insight into the local economy of 1811.
Street-by-Street Listings for Major Towns: Virtually walk the streets of Carlisle and other key towns as they were over two centuries ago.
Information on Local Institutions: Details on the clergy, gentry, public officials, mail coaches, and civic establishments that shaped daily life.
Contemporary Advertisements: Genuine period ads for goods and services, bringing the commercial world of the past to life.
Whether you are tracing your family tree, researching the history of your house or town, or simply have a passion for Cumbrian heritage, Jollie's Directory is an indispensable resource. It’s not just a list of names—it’s the story of Cumberland, waiting to be rediscovered.

Perfect for:

Genealogists and Family Historians
Local and Social Historians
Researchers of the Georgian Era
Anyone with a love for Cumbria's rich past