Hall's Directory Of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1865

Hall's Directory of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1865: Your Time Capsule to Victorian Kent

Imagine the sights and sounds of 1865. The clatter of horse-drawn carts on the cobbled streets, the bustling markets near the Thames, and the constant arrival and departure of paddle steamers. Now, you can walk those streets and meet the people who lived there.

This beautiful facsimile edition of Hall's Directory is more than just a book; it's a key that unlocks the world of your Victorian ancestors living in Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet. In this single volume, you will find a living portrait of a community on the cusp of the modern age.

Inside, you will discover:

A Complete Census of the Community: An alphabetical list of thousands of private residents, complete with their professions and home addresses. Find your great-great-grandparents, see who their neighbours were, and learn their trades.
The Town's Commercial Heartbeat: A detailed classified trade directory, from the anchor smiths and bakers to the wine merchants and surgeons. Understand the local economy and the services that shaped daily life.
A Street-by-Street Journey: A comprehensive street directory for all three towns. Perfect for house historians, this section allows you to trace the history of your property and see the forgotten names of former residents.
The Fabric of Society: Listings for local officials, magistrates, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters, providing a clear picture of the town's structure and governance.
A Glimpse into Victorian Life: Original period advertisements for everything from patent medicines to shipping agents, offering a fascinating and often charming insight into the preoccupations and desires of the time.
An Indispensable Resource For:

Genealogists: Tracing family trees and adding rich context to ancestral names and dates.
Local Historians: Researching the development, commerce, and social history of the Gravesend area.
Homeowners: Uncovering the history of their Victorian or Edwardian properties.
Writers and Researchers: Adding authentic detail to stories and academic work set in mid-19th century Kent