Gore's Directory Of Liverpool 1769

Step Back in Time to 1769: The Essential Gateway to Georgian Liverpool

Before the soaring docks and the relentless hum of industry, there was 1769. A year when Liverpool, a bustling and ambitious port town, stood on the precipice of global dominance. Now, you can hold the key to that pivotal moment.

Gore's Directory of Liverpool 1769 is more than a book; it's a time machine. This meticulously reproduced facsimile offers an unparalleled, street-level view of a city on the cusp of transformation. Walk the cobbled lanes in your mind, hear the cries of the merchants on the quayside, and feel the energy of a town whose name was soon to be known across the world.

Within these pages, you will discover:

A Comprehensive Commercial Census: A complete A-to-Z listing of the town's merchants, traders, artisans, and professionals. From shipwrights and sugar refiners to bakers and booksellers, see the intricate web of trade that fueled Liverpool's growth.
The Key to Unlocking Family Histories: An invaluable resource for genealogists. If your ancestors lived in Liverpool during this period, their names, professions, and addresses may be recorded here, providing a direct link to your past.
A Street-by-Street Guide: An alphabetical list of the town's streets and lanes, with the names and occupations of their principal inhabitants. Reconstruct the neighbourhoods of the 18th century and understand how the city was laid out.
Fascinating Advertisements of the Era: Genuine 18th-century ads promoting goods and services, from "Genuine India Tea" and "the best Spanish Brandy" to medical cures and property sales. These are windows into the daily life, desires, and concerns of Liverpool's Georgian residents.
A Record of Civic Life: Listings of the city's mayor, sheriffs, corporation members, and other officials, placing the directory within its proper political and social context.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your family roots with a primary source document.
The Historian: Research the social and commercial structure of a major 18th-century port city.
The Local Enthusiast: Deepen your connection to Liverpool and uncover the history hidden beneath its modern streets.
The Collector: Own a faithful reproduction of one of the rarest and most important documents in Liverpool's history.
This directory provides an unflinching, primary-source look at the commercial landscape of the time, documenting the merchants and trades that powered the city's growth—including those involved in the transatlantic slave trade, a crucial and sobering element of Liverpool's 18th-century story