Buchanan & Co.'s Directory Of Leicester & Market Towns 1867

Buchanan & Co.'s Directory Of Leicester & Market Towns 1867

Format: Digital Download or CD-ROM

Unlock the secrets of your Leicestershire ancestors with this invaluable genealogical resource! Buchanan & Co.'s Directory Of Leicester & Market Towns 1867 is a meticulously scanned and indexed digital replica of a rare and sought-after historical directory.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive directory provides a fascinating snapshot of life in Leicester and its surrounding market towns in the mid-19th century. You'll discover:

Resident Listings: Find your ancestors by name, often with their occupation and street address. Perfect for pinpointing where they lived and what they did.

Commercial & Trade Directories: Explore the local economy with detailed listings of businesses, merchants, and tradespeople. Was your great-grandfather a baker, a blacksmith, or a bootmaker?

Street Directories: Navigate the towns of 1867 with street-by-street listings of principal householders and businesses.

Local Officials & Institutions: Identify clergy, magistrates, doctors, schoolmasters, and other prominent figures in the community.

Historical & Descriptive Information: Gain context about the towns, their history, transport links, public buildings, and social amenities as they were in 1867.

Court & Postal Information: Useful details about local courts, post offices, and postal schedules.

Why is this a MUST-HAVE for Leicestershire Genealogists?

Bridges the Gap: Directories from this period are invaluable for filling in details between census years (e.g., between 1861 and 1871).

Locates Ancestors: Pinpoint your ancestors' exact location, often down to the house number, long before modern address records.

Adds Rich Detail: Go beyond names and dates. Learn about your ancestor's social standing, business dealings, and community involvement.

Breaks Down Brick Walls: If you're struggling to find a family, this directory might just hold the clue you need to move your research forward.

High-Quality Digital Reproduction: Enjoy the convenience of a searchable digital format (for the download version) or a durable, easy-to-use CD-ROM. No more handling fragile original books!

Key Features:

High-Resolution Scans: Every page of the original 1867 directory has been carefully digitized for clarity.
Searchable Text (Download Version): Quickly search for names, occupations, streets, and businesses to find relevant entries instantly.

Available Instantly (Download) or Shipped (CD): Choose the format that best suits your needs. Get immediate access with the digital download, or receive a physical CD-ROM for your collection.

Who is this for?

Genealogists with family roots in Leicester or surrounding Leicestershire market towns.
Local Historians researching the social and economic landscape of 1867.
Anyone interested in the history of Leicestershire and its communities.
House historians researching properties in the region.
Don't miss this opportunity to walk the streets of 1867 Leicester alongside your ancestors! Add this essential directory to your genealogy toolkit today.

Order now and bring your Leicestershire family history to life!