Hall's Directory Of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1872

Hall's Directory of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1872

Unlock the secrets of Victorian Kent and discover the world your ancestors knew.

Imagine the bustling streets of Gravesend in 1872. The air along the Thames is filled with the calls of dockworkers and the hiss of paddle steamers preparing for the journey to London. In the thriving towns of Milton and Northfleet, industry is growing, and communities are thriving. Now, you can walk those streets and meet the people who lived there.

Hall's Directory is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. This meticulously reproduced facsimile is an essential primary source for anyone with a connection to this corner of Kent. It offers a fascinating and unparalleled snapshot of life at the height of the Victorian era, providing a tangible link to the people, places, and businesses that shaped the local landscape.

Inside, you will discover:

A Complete Residential & Commercial Directory: A comprehensive alphabetical list of private residents, their occupations, and their addresses, alongside a classified commercial directory for every trade from bakers and butchers to ironmongers and shipwrights.
An Official Directory: Names and roles of local officials, members of the Board of Health, the clergy, magistrates, and other influential figures who governed the towns.
A Street Directory: A detailed guide to who lived in each house and street, perfect for house historians or for visualising the Victorian neighbourhood.
Institutions & Amenities: Information on churches, schools, hospitals, banks, and public buildings that formed the backbone of the community.
Transport & Travel: Details of the local coaches, railways, and the famous Gravesend paddle steamers, connecting the towns to the capital and beyond.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Glorious period ads promoting local goods and services, offering a unique insight into the consumer culture of the day.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and learn their professions.
The Local Historian: Build a detailed picture of the social and economic fabric of Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet.
The House Historian: Uncover the past inhabitants of your property.
The Writer & Researcher: Add authentic detail and colour to stories set in Victorian England