Gore's Directory Of Liverpool 1773

A Time Capsule of a Port City on the Brink of Greatness

Imagine Liverpool in 1773. The air is thick with the smell of salt and tar. Merchants in powdered wigs hurry along the quaysides, their fortunes tied to the ships sailing to the West Indies and the American colonies. The town is booming, its streets a hive of industry, ambition, and life. Now, you can walk those streets yourself. Gore's Directory of Liverpool 1773 is more than a book; it is a key that unlocks the world of 18th-century Liverpool, offering an unparalleled snapshot of the city and its people at a pivotal moment in history.

What You'll Discover Inside:
This fascinating and rare volume is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about Liverpool's past. Within its pages, you will find:

A Complete Alphabetical List of the Principal Inhabitants: The heart of the directory. Find names, their occupations—from merchants and shipwrights to bakers and apothecaries—and their home addresses. A treasure trove for genealogists and family historians.
A Classified List of Trades and Professions: Need a cooper, a blacksmith, or a solicitor? This section reveals the complete commercial and civic structure of the town, showcasing the industries that powered its growth.
A Comprehensive Street Directory: Navigate Liverpool as it was. See the original street names and layout, providing crucial context for historians and researchers.
The City's Civic Framework: A full list of the Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs, and other corporation members, detailing who governed the town.
Essential Public Information: Details on churches, chapels, hospitals, schools, and other public institutions that formed the backbone of daily life.
Coaching Inns and Transport: A schedule of mail and stage coaches, connecting Liverpool to Manchester, London, and beyond, highlighting its role as a national hub.
Period Advertisements: Charming and insightful ads for goods and services of the day, from imported wines to the latest fashions, offering a vivid glimpse into the consumer culture of the Georgian era.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Trace your Liverpool ancestors, discover their trades, and place them in the context of their neighbourhood.
The Local Historian: Gain primary source insight into the social, economic, and physical landscape of pre-Victorian Liverpool.
The Lover of Liverpool: Connect with the deep roots of your city and understand the foundations upon which it was built.
The Collector & Researcher: Own a vital piece of Merseyside's documentary heritage—a foundational text for any serious historical study