Bulmer & Co's Directory & History Of Newcastle Upon Tyne 1887

Bulmer's History & Directory of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1887 (Digital Download or CD-ROM)

Step back into the Victorian heart of Newcastle and walk the streets your ancestors knew.

Unlock the vibrant world of late-Victorian Newcastle with this complete, high-quality digital reproduction of the rare and invaluable Bulmer & Co's Directory & History Of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1887. This is more than just a list of names; it's a detailed snapshot of a bustling industrial city at the height of its power, captured in a single, fascinating volume.

For the genealogist, this directory is a treasure trove. Imagine finding your great-grandfather listed as a "shipwright on the Quayside," your great-aunt recorded as a "dressmaker on Dean Street," or the family home on Elswick Road. This is the kind of rich, contextual detail that transforms names and dates on a chart into a living, breathing family story.

Please Note: This product is a digital scan of the original 1887 book. The text is part of the image and is not keyword searchable. However, the directory is meticulously organized alphabetically by surname, making it exceptionally easy and intuitive to navigate and locate individuals.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Comprehensive Street & Commercial Directory: An alphabetical list of residents, tradesmen, and professionals, often including their occupation and street address. This is your primary key to pinpointing your ancestor's location and livelihood in 1887.

Detailed History of Newcastle: A rich narrative of the city's history, from its Roman origins and medieval castle to its growth as a coal and shipbuilding powerhouse. Understand the world your ancestors inhabited.

Official Information: Listings for civic officials, clergy, doctors, lawyers, and societies, giving you insight into the community's structure.

Classified Trades Directory: Find all the bakers, butchers, blacksmiths, and engineers in one section, perfect for understanding the local economy or finding others in the same profession as your ancestor.

Advertisements: Original Victorian advertisements for local businesses, products, and services that add wonderful colour and context to your research.

Why This 1887 Directory is Essential for Your Research:

Bridge the Census Gap: Directories are invaluable for filling in the years between census records (1881 and 1891), helping you track family movements.

Confirm Residences: Corroborate addresses found on birth, marriage, or death certificates.
Discover Occupations: Learn your ancestor's specific trade, which can open up new avenues for research in apprenticeship, guild, or company records.
Build a Community Profile: Find their neighbours, local shopkeepers, and fellow parishioners to build a more complete picture of their daily life.
Product Format & Navigation:

Format: Available as a convenient Digital Download or on a CD-ROM.

File Type: Provided as a high-resolution PDF file, readable on any computer or tablet using standard PDF software (like Adobe Reader, which is free).

Genealogists and Family Historians with roots in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Local and Social Historians researching Victorian life.
Anyone with an interest in the history of Tyneside.
System Requirements:
Any computer or device (PC, Mac, Tablet) capable of viewing PDF files.
A PDF reader (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar).

Order Now and Step into Your Family's Newcastle Past!

Choose your preferred format and receive this essential genealogical resource today. Don't let your family's story in 1887 remain a mystery—let Bulmer's Directory be your guide.