Commercial & General Directory & Red Book Of Leicester 1875

The Commercial & General Directory & Red Book Of Leicester 1875

Unlock the Secrets of Victorian Leicester: Your Essential Genealogy Resource

Step back in time and walk the bustling streets of 1875 Leicester. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist, a local history enthusiast, or a descendant of a Leicestershire family, this meticulously digitised directory is your key to unlocking the stories, businesses, and people who shaped the city during the height of the Victorian era.

This is not just a list of names; it's a vibrant snapshot of a community at a pivotal moment in its history.

What's Inside This Invaluable Resource?
This rare and sought-after publication combines two essential guides in one:

The Commercial & General Directory: A comprehensive alphabetical listing of the city's inhabitants, complete with their occupations and addresses. Find your ancestors, discover their trades (from hosiery manufacturers to bootmakers, from solicitors to innkeepers), and pinpoint the exact street they called home.

The Red Book: The "who's who" and "what's what" of Leicester in 1875. This section is packed with crucial local information, including:

Official Listings: Details of civic officials, magistrates, clergy, and public figures.

Street Directory: A navigational guide to the town's streets, lanes, and yards.

Trade Directories: Find all the bakers, butchers, grocers, and other tradesmen in a specific area.

Local Institutions: Information on schools, churches, hospitals, societies, and transport links (including the railway!).

Why This 1875 Directory is a Must-Have for Your Research:

Breathe Life into Your Family Tree: Go beyond names and dates. Discover your ancestor's social standing, their daily work, and their neighbours. Were they a master craftsman? A shop owner? A domestic servant? This directory provides the context that turns a name into a person.

Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck on an ancestor who seems to have vanished? Use this directory to locate them between census years, confirm family members living at the same address, or find a missing relative's profession.

Explore the History of Your House or Street: Research the history of your property. Who lived there in 1875? What
businesses operated on your street? It's a fascinating journey into the past of your own home.
Understand the Social Fabric of Victorian Leicester: Gain unparalleled insight into the industrial, commercial, and social landscape of the city. See the rise of the manufacturing industries and the network of services that supported a booming urban population.

Available in Your Preferred Format
We know that researchers have different needs. That's why we're offering this incredible resource in two convenient formats:

1. Digital Download (PDF)

Instant Access: Start your research the moment you complete your purchase. No waiting for shipping!

Portable: Carry your entire Leicester library on your laptop, tablet, or phone. Perfect for research on the go.

Eco-Friendly: No physical product, no packaging, no shipping.

2. Physical CD-ROM

Tangible Archive: Own a physical, durable copy of your research. Perfect for creating a personal library of essential genealogy resources.

Offline Access: No internet connection required. Simply insert the CD into your computer and access the high-quality PDF files.

A Thoughtful Gift: The CD makes a wonderful and lasting gift for the family historian or Leicester enthusiast in your life.

Ideal for Older Computers: A great option for those who prefer physical media or have systems without reliable internet access.
(Both the Digital Download and CD-ROM contain the same high-quality, searchable PDF files of the original directory.)

Don't Let Your Leicester Story Remain Untold.
Whether you choose the convenience of the Digital Download or the permanence of the CD-ROM, you are investing in a powerful tool that will connect you directly to the heart of Victorian Leicester.

Add The Commercial & General Directory & Red Book Of Leicester 1875 to your collection today and discover the stories waiting to be found!