Warren's Directory Of Winchester 1900

Step Through a Time Portal to Winchester in the Year 1900

Unlock the Secrets of the City with Warren's Directory - A Definitive Guide to the People, Places, and Businesses of a Bygone Era.

Imagine the cobbled streets of Winchester echoing with the clip-clop of horses, the warm glow of gas lamps beginning to flicker to life, and the magnificent Cathedral standing sentinel over a city on the cusp of a new century. This is the world captured in exquisite detail within the pages of Warren's Directory of Winchester, 1900.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this fascinating volume is a complete time capsule. It is a key that unlocks the doors of the past, offering an unparalleled snapshot of life in Edwardian England's ancient capital. Whether you are tracing your family history, researching local heritage, or simply yearning for a tangible connection to the past, this directory is an indispensable treasure.

Inside, you will discover:

A Complete Residential Directory: An alphabetical list of every private resident, their occupation, and their home address. Find your ancestors and discover the neighbourhoods they lived in.
A Comprehensive Commercial Directory: From the grand hotels on the High Street to the smallest artisan workshops, explore the bustling commercial heart of Winchester. Discover forgotten trades, long-lost shops, and the businesses that shaped the city.
A Detailed Street Directory: Walk the streets of 1900 Winchester as they were. See which buildings stood, who lived where, and how the city's layout has evolved over more than a century.
Official Information & Local Institutions: A listing of civic officials, churches, schools, medical practitioners, and public bodies, providing a complete picture of the city's structure and governance.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Delight in the charming and often elaborate advertisements of the day, offering a unique and colourful glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the time.
Who is this directory for?

Genealogists & Family Historians: Trace your Winchester ancestors and build a vivid picture of their daily lives.
Local Historians & Researchers: An essential primary source for any serious study of Winchester at the turn of the 20th century.
Writers & Novelists: Infuse your historical fiction with authentic details, names, and locations.
Anyone with a Love for Winchester: A captivating journey through the streets you know and love, seen through the eyes of those who walked them over 120 years ago