Slater's Commercial Directory Of Durham Northumberland & Yorkshire 1855

Step into the World of Your Victorian Ancestors: Slater's Commercial Directory of Durham, Northumberland & Yorkshire (1855)

Product Description:
Are your Northern English ancestors from the age of industry just names and dates on a chart? Imagine them walking the cobbled streets of Newcastle, a coal miner in Durham, or a respected merchant in the bustling markets of Yorkshire. Now you can bring their world to life.

This isn't just a list of names; it's a Victorian snapshot of commerce and community. Slater's Commercial Directory for 1855 is your personal time machine to the industrial heartland of England, offering a unique glimpse into your ancestors' lives that you simply won't find in census records alone.

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

While the census tells you who was in a house on a specific night, Slater's Directory tells you how they lived and worked every single day. It bridges the crucial gap between the 1851 and 1861 censuses, helping you track family movements and confirm their presence in a town or village when other records go cold.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Pinpoint Ancestors Between Census Years: Find your relatives listed with their exact street address and trade, confirming their location and providing vital clues for further research.

Discover Their Occupation and Social Standing: Was your ancestor a master shipwright, a grocer, a blacksmith, or a "gentleman" of independent means? The directory provides their profession, offering insight into their daily life and status in the community.

Explore Their Neighbourhood: With detailed street-by-street listings for major towns like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, and York, you can virtually walk alongside your ancestors and see who their neighbours and business associates were.

Find Unexpected Leads: Discover widows who took over their late husband's business, find apprentices working for a master craftsman, or uncover family members working together in a trade. These are the details that break down brick walls.

Understand the Local Economy: Get a complete picture of the town where your family lived. See the list of doctors, solicitors, bankers, and public officials who shaped the world your ancestors inhabited.

This Digital Treasure is Essential For:

Genealogists with family roots in Durham, Northumberland, or Yorkshire.
Anyone researching ancestors involved in coal mining, shipbuilding, textiles, or agriculture.
Historians seeking to understand the social and commercial fabric of Victorian Northern England.
Anyone wanting to add rich, contextual detail to their family tree.
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Don't let your ancestors remain shadows in the ledger. Give them a story, a profession, and an address. Add Slater's 1855 Directory to your digital library today and watch the world of your Victorian ancestors come to life!