The Post Office Directory Of Derbyshire 1855

The Post Office Directory of Derbyshire 1855 (Digital Download / CD-ROM)

Step back into 1855 and uncover the daily lives of your Derbyshire ancestors with this exact digital replica of The Post Office Directory of Derbyshire. An essential resource for any genealogist or local historian, this directory provides a fascinating snapshot of the county during the mid-Victorian era.

Please Note: This is a scanned image edition. Because this directory has been preserved as high-quality, digitized images of the original book, the text is not electronically searchable. However, navigation is incredibly simple and highly intuitive. The original publishers organized the directory alphabetically by town and parish, followed by alphabetical listings of residents, trades, and professions. Finding your ancestors is as easy as scrolling to the relevant town and scanning the alphabetical columns—just as researchers have done successfully for over a century!

What’s Inside? Typical Post Office Directories of this era are packed with invaluable details, including:

• Court & Private Residents: Lists of local gentry, clergy, and prominent citizens.
• Commercial & Trades Directories: Find out exactly what your ancestors did for a living. Blacksmiths, frame knitters, farmers, innkeepers, and more are listed under their specific trades.
• Town & Parish Information: Historical and topographical details about Derbyshire towns and villages.
• Official Information: Details on local courts, postal routes, and civic officials.

Format Options: Choose the format that best suits your research style:

• Digital Download: Receive instant access after purchase. Ideal for immediate research; simply open the PDF/ZIP files on your computer or tablet.
• CD-ROM: A physical disc mailed directly to you. Perfect for those who prefer a tangible backup of their genealogical resources or have slower internet connections.

Unlock the names, occupations, and neighborhoods of your Derbyshire family tree. Add this vital mid-19th-century resource to your genealogy library today!