Trewman's Exeter Journal & Almanack 1850

Exeter Journal & Almanack for 1850: A Time Capsule of Victorian Devon

Step back in time and walk the cobbled streets of Victorian Exeter. Holding this original volume of the Trewman's Exeter Journal & Almanack for 1850 is more than just reading history—it's experiencing it. Published at the height of Queen Victoria's reign, this remarkable survivor offers an unfiltered, intimate glimpse into the world as it was for the people of Devon over 170 years ago.

This is not a mere newspaper; it is the complete annual record, a vital tool and a source of information for every household and business in the region.

Within its pages, you will discover:

The Pulse of the City: Detailed reports from Exeter’s council meetings, local court proceedings, and accounts of social gatherings, fires, and criminal trials. Read the news as it broke, long before the age of instant communication.
A National & Global Perspective: See how momentous events of the day—the debates on free trade, the aftermath of the European revolutions of 1848, and the early whispers of the California Gold Rush—were reported and interpreted in a provincial English city.
The Almanack's Wisdom: A treasure trove of practical 19th-century knowledge, including essential tide tables for the Devon coast, sunrise and sunset times, phases of the moon, postal rates, and a comprehensive directory of the city's officials, clergy, and gentry.
A Window into Daily Commerce: Lose yourself in the pages of authentic advertisements, promoting everything from patent medicines and woollen cloth to horse-drawn carriage services and shipping agents. These ads paint a vivid picture of the local economy and the desires of its people.
Who is this for?

The Historian: An invaluable primary source for social, economic, and local history research.
The Genealogist: A potential treasure trove for finding ancestors mentioned in business notices, court reports, or social columns.
The Collector: A rare and desirable antiquarian item, a tangible piece of Exeter's rich publishing heritage.
The Lover of History: A perfect escape into a bygone era, offering hours of fascinating discovery