The Post Office Directory Of Nottinghamshire 1855

The Post Office Directory of Nottinghamshire 1855 (Digital Download & CD-ROM)

Unlock the Nottinghamshire of 1855

Imagine holding a complete guide to your ancestors' world as it existed over 165 years ago. The Post Office Directory of Nottinghamshire from 1855 is more than just a list of names; it's a rich tapestry of Victorian life, meticulously preserved and now available for you to explore from the comfort of your home.

This was an era of rapid change, and this directory captures it perfectly. From the grand merchants of Nottingham to the humble blacksmiths in the smallest villages, every resident of standing is listed, providing context and color to your family tree.

What Treasures Await Inside?

Within the pages of this high-quality digital scan, you will discover:

Comprehensive Resident Lists: Find your ancestors alphabetically listed by name within their specific towns and villages, often with their occupation and street address.

Court & Trade Directories: Separate listings for farmers, merchants, artisans, and professionals, giving you a clear picture of the local economy and your ancestor's place within it.

Detailed Local Information: Discover the names of local officials, clergy, doctors, and schoolmasters, providing crucial clues about community life.

Historical Context: Gain insights into the county's infrastructure with details on postal services, transport links (carriers and coaches), and public institutions.

Important Note on Format:

To ensure the most authentic and true-to-original experience, this product is a high-resolution digital scan of the original 1855 book. The text is not searchable via a keyword search. However, the original publishers thoughtfully organized the entire directory alphabetically by name and location. This structure makes manual navigation intuitive and surprisingly quick, allowing you to browse just as a researcher would have in the 19th century.

Why This Directory is a Genealogy Must-Have:

Bridge the Census Gap: Pinpoint your ancestors between the 1851 and 1861 census years.
Verify Family Connections: Confirm names, spellings, and locations found in other records.

Discover Neighbours: See who lived next door or on the same street, revealing potential family friends or associates.
Understand Their World: Learn about the shops they visited, the pubs they drank in, and the services that shaped their daily lives.

Product Specifications & Delivery
Format: High-resolution scans of the original book pages, provided as PDF files.
Navigability: Alphabetically structured for easy manual browsing. Not text-searchable.
Delivery Options:

Digital Download: Receive an instant download link after purchase to begin your research immediately. (File size: approx. 150MB)

CD-ROM: Prefer a physical copy? We will ship a professionally produced CD-ROM directly to your doorstep. Perfect for archiving or if you have a slower internet connection.

A Glimpse Inside (Sample Navigation):
"To find your ancestor, John Smith, a grocer in Mansfield, you would simply navigate to the 'Mansfield' section of the directory, then scan down the alphabetical list of residents until you reach 'Smith'. The entry might appear as: 'Smith, John, grocer and tea dealer, Westgate.' This simple line provides his name, trade, and exact street location in 1855!"

Don't wait to connect with your past!
Add this essential piece of Nottinghamshire's history to your genealogy toolkit today and bring the stories of your 1855 ancestors to life.