Trewman's Exeter Journal & Almanack 1851

Trewman's Exeter Journal & Almanack 1851: A Victorian Time Capsule

Step back into the heart of the Victorian era with this authentic 1851 edition of Trewman's Exeter Journal & Almanack. This is not merely a newspaper; it is a comprehensive snapshot of life in Exeter, Devon, and the wider world during the momentous year of the Great Exhibition.

This remarkable volume offers an unparalleled primary-source view into the concerns, commerce, and daily rhythms of a mid-19th-century English city. It's an indispensable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone with a passion for the past.

Inside, you will discover:

Local & Regional News: Detailed reports on civic affairs, court proceedings, market prices, and events shaping Exeter and the surrounding Devon countryside.
National & International Coverage: Contemporary reports on major political events and foreign affairs as seen through a local lens.
The Great Exhibition of 1851: Read first-hand accounts and opinions on the "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations," a defining event of the age.
Invaluable Genealogical Records: A full register of Births, Marriages, and Deaths, essential for tracing family history in Devon.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: A fascinating collection of ads for local businesses, patent medicines, fashion, and transportation, offering a vivid picture of the contemporary consumer world.
The Almanack Section: Practical and essential information for the year, including tide tables for the Devon coast, a calendar of fairs, postal rates, and astronomical data.
A Must-Have For:

Genealogists researching Devon ancestry.
Local historians studying 19th-century Exeter.
Collectors of antiquarian books and Victorian ephemera.
Enthusiasts of the Victorian era and British social history