White's Leicestershire & Rutland Directory 1877

Step Back in Time and Walk in Your Ancestors' Footsteps.

Were your ancestors living, working, or trading in the historic counties of Leicestershire and Rutland in the late Victorian era? Now you can unlock the secrets of their lives with this complete, high-quality digital replica of the White's Leicestershire & Rutland Directory 1877.

This isn't just a list of names; it's a detailed snapshot of a community on the cusp of the modern age. For the first time, this invaluable resource is available as an instant digital download or on a convenient CD-ROM, putting a world of genealogical discovery right at your fingertips.

Imagine finding:

Your Great-Grandfather's Shop: Discover his name, trade, and exact street address. Was he a bootmaker in Lutterworth, a hosiery manufacturer in Leicester, or a farmer in the rolling hills of Rutland?

The Family Home: Pinpoint the very street where your family lived, alongside the names of their neighbours, giving you a true sense of the community they belonged to.

Professional Connections: Was your ancestor a solicitor, a doctor, or a public official? This directory places them within the professional fabric of the county.

This is more than data; it's the key to adding colour, context, and concrete detail to your family tree.

What's Inside? A Treasure Trove for Genealogists
This meticulously digitised directory contains the full, original contents, including:

Comprehensive Street-by-Street Listings: Find private residents, tradespeople, and businesses for major towns like Leicester, Loughborough, and Melton Mowbray.

Classified Commercial Directory: Search by trade or profession to see who your ancestor was competing with or doing business with.

Court Directory: A listing of the county's gentry, clergy, and other prominent residents.

Village & Parish Information: Detailed descriptions of the history, agriculture, and key residents of smaller villages and hamlets.

Local Information & Advertisements: Gain fascinating insights into the services, transport, and daily life of the time through authentic period advertisements.

Why This Directory is a Must-Have for Your Research:
Bridges the Census Gap: Dated between the 1871 and 1881 censuses, this directory can help you track family movements and confirm residence when census records are not available.

Adds Rich Context: Go beyond names and dates. Learn about your ancestor's occupation, social standing, and local environment.

High-Quality Scans: Every page has been professionally scanned to be clear and readable, preserving the charm of the original publication.

Instant Access (Digital Download): Start your research immediately after purchase with the digital download option.
Perfect for Offline Research (CD): The CD-ROM is a perfect backup and allows you to carry your research library with you, accessible on any computer without needing an internet connection.

Perfect For:
Family Historians with roots in Leicestershire or Rutland.
Local and Social History researchers.
House Historians tracing the story of a specific property.
Anyone looking to understand the lives of their ancestors in 19th-century England.
Product Specifications & Format

Title: White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Leicestershire & Rutland 1877
Format: Choose your preferred format at checkout:
Digital Download: High-quality PDF files. A download link will be emailed to you immediately upon purchase.

CD-ROM: The same high-quality PDF files supplied on a physical disc, shipped directly to you.
System Requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader (or equivalent) to view the PDF files. Compatible with both Windows and Mac.

Don't Let Your Family's Story Remain a Mystery.
Add the rich detail of the 1877 White's Directory to your research today and bring the world of your Leicestershire and Rutland ancestors to life!