Hunt & Co's Directory Of Gloucester Hereford & Worcester 1847

Hunt & Co's Directory of Gloucester, Hereford & Worcester, 1847

The year is 1847. Queen Victoria reigns over an empire in the midst of the Industrial Revolution. In the counties of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester, life is a tapestry of ancient market towns, burgeoning industrial cities, and quiet, rural villages. Now, you can hold a key to that world.

This meticulously reproduced edition of Hunt & Co's Directory is more than a book; it's a time capsule. It offers an unparalleled snapshot of the people, places, and professions that defined this pivotal era. For genealogists, it's the bridge that connects names on a family tree to the streets they walked and the lives they led. For historians, it's a primary source document rich with social and economic detail.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Street & Resident Listings: Walk down the streets of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester from your armchair. Discover the names of your ancestors, their neighbours, and the householders who formed the backbone of the community.
Classified Commercial Directory: A fascinating A-Z of Victorian commerce. Find every type of trade, from blacksmiths, bakers, and bootmakers to solicitors, surgeons, and surveyors. An invaluable resource for understanding the local economy and finding the businesses your ancestors may have run or frequented.
Court & Official Information: Details on local government, the clergy, magistrates, bank directors, and other public officials. Place your ancestors within the very fabric of the society they inhabited.
Fascinating Period Advertisements: See the products and services that captivated the Victorian consumer. These ads offer a unique and often charming glimpse into the daily life, fashions, and aspirations of the time.
Local Information & Topography: Includes details on postal services, carriage routes, and public institutions, painting a complete picture of the infrastructure of 19th-century life.
Who Is This Essential Resource For?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your family's movements, confirm occupations, and build a vivid picture of their daily lives.
Local & Social Historians: Research the development of towns and villages, study social structures, and explore the economic landscape of the West Midlands.
House Historians: Uncover the previous owners and occupants of a specific property.
Authors & Researchers: Add authentic detail and historical accuracy to your work.