White's Directory Of Newcastle Upon Tyne & Gateshead 1847

White's Directory Of Newcastle Upon Tyne & Gateshead 1847 - Your Key to Victorian Tyneside

Step Back in Time. Walk the Soot-Stained Streets of 1847 and Meet Your Ancestors Face-to-Face.

Are your Tyneside ancestors just names on a census return? Do you yearn to know more about their daily lives, their professions, and the world they inhabited? Go beyond the names and dates and immerse yourself in their world with White's Directory of Newcastle Upon Tyne & Gateshead 1847.

This isn't just a book; it's a time capsule. Published at the height of the Industrial Revolution, this invaluable primary source places you directly on the bustling, cobbled streets of Victorian Newcastle and Gateshead. It's the essential resource for any genealogist looking to add colour, context, and character to their family tree.

Imagine discovering:

Your great-great-grandfather, a shipwright, living on a specific street near the thriving Quayside.
Your great-great-grandmother, the daughter of a coal merchant, in a house just a few doors away from her future husband.

The names of the clergy who married your ancestors, the doctors who delivered them, and the pub landlords they knew.

This directory provides the crucial details that transform genealogy from a simple list of names into a vibrant, living story.

What's Inside? A Genealogist's Treasure Trove:

Comprehensive Resident & Trade Directory: An alphabetical list of tens of thousands of the town's inhabitants, complete with their occupation and street address. This is your master key to pinpointing your ancestor's exact location in 1847.

Detailed Street Directory: A street-by-street guide to the principal thoroughfares, allowing you to see who your ancestor's neighbours were and reconstruct the fabric of their local community.

Official & Professional Listings: Find the town's Aldermen, council members, clergy, doctors, lawyers, and schoolmasters. Was your ancestor a person of influence or a prominent local figure?

Fascinating Local History & Description: A comprehensive overview of Newcastle and Gateshead in 1847, detailing its history, governance, transport links (including the burgeoning railways), major industries, and public institutions.

This is the backdrop to your ancestor's life.

Who Will Benefit From This Directory?
Family Historians with roots in Newcastle or Gateshead.
Local Historians researching the social and economic landscape of Victorian Tyneside.
Academics and Students studying the Industrial Revolution.
Anyone fascinated by the history of one of Britain's most dynamic and important regions.

Key Features:
Pinpoint Ancestors: Find names, trades, and precise residential addresses.
Build a Richer Narrative: Add context to your family story beyond basic BMD records.
Discover Community: See the social fabric of the street where your family lived.
Primary Source Evidence: Cite authentic, contemporary documentation in your research.

Don't let your Tyneside heritage remain a collection of names on a page. Unlock the doors to their world. Add White's 1847 Directory to your research library today and start walking in your ancestors' footsteps!