Archdeacon's Directory Of Greenwich & Woolwich 1852

Unlock the Doors to Victorian Greenwich & Woolwich: Archdeacon's Directory 1852

Imagine the year is 1852. The Great Exhibition has just closed its doors, and London is the throbbing heart of a global empire. In the royal boroughs of Greenwich and Woolwich, the air is thick with the smells of the Thames, the smoke from the Royal Arsenal's factories, and the bustling energy of a town at its zenith.

Now, you can walk those very streets.

This is more than a book; it is a time capsule. Archdeacon's Directory of Greenwich & Woolwich 1852 is your key to unlocking the world your ancestors knew. It’s a living, breathing document that captures the fabric of daily life with astonishing detail, from the grand houses of the gentry overlooking the park to the humble workshops of the dockyard labourers.

A Treasure Trove for the Researcher and Enthusiast:

Navigate the Cobblestones: Use the complete Street Directory to find out who lived at your address, who their neighbours were, and the trades that operated from every doorstep.
Discover the Town's Commerce: Browse the Commercial Directory to explore the economic powerhouse of the area. Find the shipbuilders on the river, the pubs serving the sailors, the merchants in the market, and the craftsmen who built the community.
Meet the Movers and Shakers: The Court Directory lists the officials, aristocracy, and professionals who governed the town—from the Archdeacon himself to the magistrates, surgeons, and headmasters.
Understand Daily Life: Find practical information on the Post Office, coaches, and public institutions, including the dreaded workhouse and the pioneering hospitals.
A Gallery of Victorian Commerce: Delight in the original advertisements, a vivid and often charming showcase of the products, services, and persuasive language of the age.
Who Will Treasure This Directory?

The Genealogist: Find your ancestors, place them in a community, and discover their occupations.
The Local Historian: Reconstruct the vanished streetscape and understand the social and economic life of 19th-century Greenwich and Woolwich.
The Writer & Academic: Use this authentic primary source to add rich, accurate detail to your work.
The Curious Descendant: Connect with your personal heritage and the world your family once knew