Tozer & Son's Tiverton & District Directory 1894-1895

Tozer & Son's Tiverton & District Directory 1894-1895

Imagine the sounds of horse-drawn carts on cobbled streets, the glow of gaslight from shop windows, and the bustling energy of a market town on the cusp of the modern era. This is the world captured in the pages of Tozer & Son's Tiverton & District Directory for 1894-1895.

More than just a list of names, this directory is a time machine. It offers a vivid, detailed snapshot of the community—its people, its businesses, and its very structure. For the family historian, it’s the key to unlocking the daily lives of your ancestors. For the local historian, it’s the foundational text for understanding the social and commercial fabric of late Victorian Devon.

What You'll Discover Within:

The Private Residents Directory: Find your ancestors by name. Discover their professions, from farmers and factory workers to merchants and magistrates, and pinpoint their exact address.
The Commercial Directory: Explore the town's economic landscape. Who were the bakers, the grocers, the innkeepers, and the tailors? This classified section is a complete guide to the businesses that served the community.
The Street Directory: Trace the history of your own home or a favourite landmark. See a complete list of the occupants, house by house, street by street.
The Court & Official Directory: Identify the influential figures of the day—councillors, clergymen, surgeons, and solicitors who shaped Tiverton's civic life.
Invaluable Local Information: Discover details on postal services, carriers, coach and train timetables, showing how Tiverton was connected to the wider world.
A Gallery of Victorian Advertising: The period advertisements are a delightful and informative bonus, showcasing the products, language, and artistic styles of the time.
Who is this for?

Genealogists: Trace your family tree, add colour to your ancestors' stories, and break down brick walls.
Local Historians: Conduct in-depth research into the town's development, trade, and social hierarchy.
House Historians: Uncover the past of your property and its former residents.
Writers & Researchers: Gain authentic, primary-source detail for projects set in the Victorian period