Mannix & Whellan's Directory Of Cumberland 1847

Your Window into Victorian Cumberland Mannix & Whellan's Directory of 1847

Journey to the Cumberland of a bygone era, before the railways reshaped the landscape and the pace of life was dictated by the seasons and the market towns. This meticulously reproduced edition of Mannix & Whellan's Directory is more than just a book; it's a time capsule and an indispensable tool for any serious researcher.

Published in 1847, this comprehensive directory offers a detailed, street-by-street, and village-by-village portrait of the county. It provides a unique snapshot of the people, places, and professions that defined Cumberland on the cusp of the modern age.

Inside, you will discover:

Comprehensive Town & Village Profiles: Detailed histories and topographical information for major towns like Carlisle, Whitehaven, and Penrith, as well as the smallest rural hamlets.
Private Residents Directory: A list of the gentry, clergy, professionals, and other prominent private citizens, invaluable for family history.
Trades & Professions: A complete classified commercial directory, allowing you to find everything from blacksmiths and bakers to solicitors and surgeons.
Local Officials & Institutions: Names and addresses of county officials, magistrates, postmasters, and schoolmasters.
Transport & Carriers: Details of coach and carrier services, showing how people and goods moved around the county.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Charming and fascinating ads for local businesses, products, and services that breathe life into the social and economic history of the time.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: Trace your Cumberland ancestors and understand the communities they lived in.
Local Historians: Piece together the social and economic fabric of 19th-century Cumberland.
House Historians: Discover who lived in your street or village in the Victorian era.
Academics & Students: A primary source for studies in social, economic, and local history