Highways and Byways In Derbyshire 1908

Unlock the Derbyshire Your Ancestors Knew: A Digital Gateway to 'Highways and Byways in Derbyshire, 1908'

Beyond names and dates lies the world they inhabited. Now, you can walk in their footsteps.

Have you ever stared at a census record for a Derbyshire ancestor and wondered what their daily life was really like? What did the village street look like? Which inn did they visit? What stories were told in the shadow of the local parish church?

Step beyond the pedigree charts and into the living, breathing world of Edwardian Derbyshire. We are proud to present a unique, fully interactive digital archive of the classic travelogue, "Highways and Byways in Derbyshire" by John Hobson Matthews.

This isn't just a digitized book; it's a time machine. Originally published in 1908, this beloved work captures the county at a pivotal moment—its ancient traditions still intact, yet on the cusp of the modern era. For the genealogist, it is an unparalleled treasure trove of context, colour, and detail that brings your family history to life