Slater's Directory Of Manchester & Salford 1863

Slater's Directory of Manchester & Salford 1863

Step back in time to the very heart of the Industrial Revolution. The year is 1863. While the American Civil War rages across the Atlantic, sending shockwaves through the cotton industry, Manchester—the mighty "Cottonopolis"—continues to thrive, its streets bustling with merchants, engineers, artisans, and labourers.

Now, you can hold a piece of that world in your hands. Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of Manchester & Salford for 1863 is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive snapshot of a pivotal moment in history. This indispensable volume is a treasure trove for anyone exploring their family history, researching local history, or fascinated by Victorian life.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Complete Street-by-Street Listings: Walk the virtual streets of 1863. Find out who lived at each address, their occupation, and their trade. Was your great-great-grandfather a weaver in Ancoats or a clerk in the city centre?
Commercial & Trade Directory: An unparalleled A-Z of businesses, from powerful mill owners and shipping agents to the local bakers, publicans, and blacksmiths who formed the city's lifeblood.
Official & Civic Information: A detailed list of the city's officials, including the Mayor, Corporation members, magistrates, coroners, police superintendents, and clergy.
Fascinating Advertisements: Explore authentic Victorian advertisements for everything from patent medicines and newfangled machinery to elegant fashions and railway excursions. These ads offer a unique and often colourful insight into the priorities and desires of the era.
Institutional Guide: Information on hospitals, workhouses, schools, chapels, banks, and post offices, painting a complete picture of the city's social infrastructure.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Trace your Manchester and Salford ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and discover their professions.
The Local Historian: A primary source of unparalleled detail for researching the development of streets, businesses, and communities.
The Social Historian: Gain a true understanding of the social structure, industry, and daily life in a major 19th-century industrial city.
Writers & Researchers: Add authentic detail and historical accuracy to your novels, articles, or academic work