Turner's Directory Of Hackney Dalston & Stoke Newington 1851

Turner's Directory of Hackney, Dalston & Stoke Newington, 1851

Imagine the cobbled streets of 1851. The air is thick with the smell of coal smoke and fresh bread from the local baker. Horse-drawn carts clatter along roads that are both familiar and strangely alien. This is the world captured in the pages of Turner's Directory—a priceless time capsule and an essential key to unlocking the past of one of London's most vibrant historic areas.

More than just a list of names, this meticulously compiled volume is a living, breathing snapshot of daily life in Hackney, Dalston, and Stoke Newington at the height of the Victorian era. Published in the same year as the Great Exhibition, it records a community on the cusp of modernity, where long-standing villages were rapidly being absorbed into the ever-expanding metropolis.

Within these faithfully reproduced pages, you will discover:

The People: Find the names, trades, and addresses of thousands of residents, from wealthy merchants and prominent professionals to the skilled tradesmen, shopkeepers, and labourers who formed the backbone of the community.
The Places: Walk the streets of the past with a comprehensive street-by-street listing, allowing you to see who lived in your house or on your road over 170 years ago.
The Commerce: Explore a complete directory of local businesses and services. Discover the blacksmith on Stoke Newington Church Street, the grocer on Dalston Lane, and the many other enterprises that served the neighbourhood.
The Institutions: Identify local officials, doctors, schools, places of worship, and public buildings that shaped the civic life of the area.
The Advertisements: Delight in the original, often charming, Victorian advertisements, offering a fascinating insight into the products, services, and language of the time.
Whether you are tracing your family history, researching the evolution of your neighbourhood, or simply a lover of London's rich past, Turner's Directory is an indispensable treasure. It’s not just a book; it’s a conversation with history, waiting to be opened.

Perfect for:

Genealogists and Family Historians
Local History Enthusiasts and Societies
House Historians
Writers and Researchers of Victorian London
Anyone with a love for Hackney, Dalston, and Stoke Newington