Handcock's Street Directory Of Clifton & Bristol 1870

Handcock's Street Directory Of Clifton & Bristol, 1870

A comprehensive and well-preserved copy of the 1870 street and commercial directory for the cities of Bristol and Clifton, published by Handcock & Co. This essential reference work provides a detailed and systematic record of urban life in the late Victorian period.

The directory is structured into several key sections:

Street Directory: An alphabetical listing of streets, courts, and roads in both Bristol and Clifton, detailing the head of household or business for each numbered property, along with their occupation.
Commercial Directory: A classified trade directory, allowing users to find businesses and services by category, from Academies and Auctioneers to Wine Merchants and Wire Workers.
Court Directory: A separate alphabetical list of private residents, often focusing on the gentry, professional classes, and other notable citizens of Clifton and Bristol.
Official Information: Includes listings of civic corporations, members of Parliament, magistrates, clergy, medical practitioners, and public institutions.
This volume is an indispensable primary resource for genealogists, local historians, and researchers studying the social, commercial, and topographical development of 19th-century England. The extensive contemporary advertisements also provide valuable insight into the consumer culture, technology, and language of the era