Ward's Directory Of Newcastle On Tyne 1898

Step Through the Door to Victorian Newcastle: Ward's Directory 1898

Unlock the Secrets of Your Family's Past in the Heart of Industrial England.

Imagine the Newcastle of 1898. The air on the Quayside is thick with the scent of coal and the sea. The clatter of horse-drawn carriages echoes across cobbled streets, and the grand, new buildings of a confident industrial city tower over the Tyne. This was the world your ancestors knew. Now, you can walk those streets beside them.

Ward's Directory of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1898 is more than a book; it's a time capsule. It's the key that unlocks the vibrant, bustling world your family inhabited at the height of the Victorian era. For the genealogist, it transforms a list of names into a living, breathing story.

What will you discover inside?

This meticulously scanned and searchable digital replica of the original directory puts a world of information at your fingertips:

Pinpoint Your Ancestor's Home: Find your relatives listed alphabetically by name, revealing their exact address and occupation in 1898. Was your great-grandfather a shipwright on the Quayside? A baker in Jesmond? A clerk in a city office?

Walk Down Their Street: Use the comprehensive street directory to see a complete list of every head of household on their road. Discover their neighbours, understand the social makeup of their community, and see the world from their own front door.

Uncover Family Businesses: Browse the commercial and trade directories to find family-run shops, workshops, and factories. See the advertisements they placed and the services they offered to the city.

Explore the City They Knew: Discover the churches they attended, the schools their children attended, the pubs they frequented, and the public officials who shaped their daily lives.

Add Rich Context to Your Tree: Move beyond names and dates. This directory provides the colour, texture, and detail that turns a simple family tree into a compelling family history.

Who is this for?

Family Historians with Tyne-side roots looking to add depth to their research.
Genealogists seeking to break down brick walls by locating ancestors in a specific time and place.
Local Historians and students researching the social and commercial landscape of Newcastle at its industrial peak.
Anyone with a love for Newcastle and a desire to connect with its rich Victorian heritage.
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Don't let your ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them a home, a street, and a community. Order your copy of Ward's Directory 1898 today and step into their world.