Hall's Directory Of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1877

Hall's Directory Of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1877 A Window into Victorian Life on the Thames

Experience 1877. The clang of the blacksmith's hammer, the cry of the street vendor, the constant bustle of the Thames waterfront.

In the year Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India, the towns of Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet were vital hubs of maritime trade, industry, and community life. Now, you can explore this world in unparalleled detail with William Hall's legendary Directory.

This is not merely a book; it is a time machine. It is the very document that Victorian residents would have used to find a tradesman, contact a local official, or locate a neighbour. For the modern researcher, it is a primary source of immense value, a rich tapestry woven from the names, addresses, and professions of thousands of individuals.

A Comprehensive Record of a Bygone Era:

Within these pages, you will discover the intricate structure of these riverside towns. Find your great-great-grandfather, a docker living in a terraced house in Northfleet. Locate the chemist who dispensed remedies in Milton's high street. See the grand homes of the shipbuilders and merchants lining the Gravesend waterfront.

Key Features of this Essential Historical Record:

Alphabetical List of Private Residents: The core of the directory, meticulously detailing the head of each household, their trade or profession, and their full address.
Classified Trades & Professions: A complete commercial directory, allowing you to see the economic landscape—from the essential grocers and bakers to the specialised sailmakers and rope-walks that served the port.
Court, Official, and Clerical Directories: Identify the influential figures who shaped the town, from council members and magistrates to parish priests and schoolmasters.
Street-by-Street Listings: Map out the towns as they were in 1877, understanding the neighbourhoods and the proximity of homes to workplaces.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Immerse yourself in the period with original ads for everything from "Patent Medicines" to "Ladies' Fashions," revealing the tastes and concerns of the time.
An Invaluable Resource for the Serious Researcher:

For genealogists, this directory provides the crucial link between a name on a certificate and the physical world they inhabited. For local historians, it is the foundational text for understanding the development and social dynamics of Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet before the dramatic changes of the 20th century