Gore's Directory Of Liverpool 1767

A Time Capsule of a Rising City: Gore's Directory of Liverpool, 1767

Step onto the cobbled streets of 18th-century Liverpool. Hear the bustle of the docks, smell the salt in the Mersey air, and witness a city on the brink of becoming a global powerhouse. This is not a history book; this is a doorway. Gore's Directory of 1767 is a complete, fascinating snapshot of Liverpool life, preserved for you to explore.

More than just a list of names, this rare and invaluable volume is a living document of the people, places, and commerce that defined the era. It captures Liverpool at a pivotal and complex moment in its history, a time of immense commercial prosperity driven by its role in transatlantic trade.

Inside this historical treasure, you will discover:

An Alphabetical Register of the City's Inhabitants: From prominent merchants and shipowners to skilled tradesmen like blacksmiths, coopers, and bakers.
A Classified List of Trades & Professions: The perfect tool for genealogists to locate ancestors by their trade.
A Virtual Street Map of 1767: Navigate the town as it was, with listings of residents and businesses on key streets.
The City's Corporation Officials: Discover the aldermen, mayors, and councilors who shaped Liverpool's governance.
Fascinating Contemporary Advertisements: A unique glimpse into the goods, services, and daily preoccupations of the time.
Who will treasure this book?

The Genealogist: Trace your family's roots. Find the exact street where your 18th-century ancestors lived and worked, and place them in the rich context of their time.
The Local Historian: An indispensable primary source for researching the development of Liverpool's streets, buildings, and social fabric.
The Academic & Author: A vital resource for anyone studying urban development, maritime history, or the social and economic history of 18th-century Britain