Gore's Directory Of Liverpool 1805

Step Back in Time to Georgian Liverpool: Gore's Directory of 1805

Imagine the salt-laced air of the Mersey, the clamour of the bustling docks, and the sight of merchants in fine coats navigating the cobbled streets. This is the world captured in the seminal Gores' Directory of Liverpool for the Year 1805. More than just a list of names, this remarkable volume is a time machine, offering an unparalleled snapshot of a major global city on the cusp of the Victorian era.

Published during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, this directory chronicles a Liverpool defined by maritime power, global trade, and immense ambition. It is an indispensable primary source for anyone seeking to understand the social, commercial, and architectural fabric of the city at a pivotal moment in its history.

Within these pages, you will discover:

A Complete Alphabetical Directory: The private residents and commercial traders of Liverpool, listed with their full names, occupations, and street addresses. Find your ancestors, research prominent citizens, or map the professional landscape of the city.
A Classified List of Trades & Professions: From shipwrights and sugar refiners to bakers, booksellers, and bankers, this section provides a fascinating insight into the city's diverse economy.
A Comprehensive Street Directory: Trace the development of Liverpool's urban layout. See who lived on Castle Street, Bold Street, or the newly expanding terraces, and understand the early geography of neighbourhoods.
Intriguing Contemporary Advertisements: A treasure trove of social history! Promote your wares like a Georgian merchant, or simply enjoy the elegant language and products of the day, from patent medicines to the latest fashions.
Essential Civic Information: Details on the city's officials, churches, hospitals, schools, banks, and the crucial mail and coach schedules that connected Liverpool to the rest of Britain.
Who is this for?

The Family Historian: Pinpoint your Liverpool ancestors' homes and occupations, building a vivid picture of their daily lives.
The Local Historian: An essential tool for researching the history of Liverpool's streets, buildings, businesses, and social structure.
The Academic & Social Historian: A foundational resource for studies in urban development, Georgian commerce, and maritime history.
The Lover of Liverpool: A unique and captivating window into your city's past and a cornerstone of any local history collection.
This is not merely a book; it is a key that unlocks the doors of Georgian Liverpool. Add this cornerstone of local history to your library and walk the streets of 1805