Gye's Directory Of Bath 1819

tep into Regency Bath: Unlock the City's Secrets with Gye's Directory of 1819

Imagine the clatter of carriages on the cobbled streets, the murmur of conversation in the Pump Room, and the rustle of silk gowns heading for the Assembly Rooms. The year is 1819. The Napoleonic Wars are over, and Bath, the jewel of Georgian England, is at the height of its elegance and intrigue.

Now, you can walk those same streets and meet the people who defined this era. Gye's Directory of Bath 1819 is more than a book; it is a time capsule, a vital key that unlocks the world Jane Austen knew and brought to life.

This meticulously reproduced facsimile offers an unparalleled snapshot of a single year in the city's history. Within its pages, you will discover:

A Complete Alphabetical List of Residents: From prominent nobility and visiting gentry to the skilled artisans, merchants, and servants who kept the city running. Find their names, their professions, and their exact addresses.
A Comprehensive Trades Directory: Need a physician, a milliner, a bookbinder, or an architect? Browse the classified listings to find every business and service available in Regency Bath.
A Detailed Street Index: Trace the layout of the Georgian city, street by street. See who lived next door to whom and map the daily routes of historical figures.
Public Officials and Institutions: Identify the city's key figures, from the mayor to the market commissioners, and locate hospitals, banks, and places of worship.
Authentic Advertisements: Be charmed by the period advertisements for lodgings, patent medicines, and the latest fashions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the consumer culture of the day.
Who is this for?

The Genealogist: Trace your Bath ancestors and uncover their stories, their trades, and their place in the community.
The Historian: Access an indispensable primary source for academic research into urban life, society, and commerce in the early 19th century.
The Writer: Infuse your historical fiction with authentic detail, from the name of a shop on Milsom Street to the address of a character's lodging house.
The Local Enthusiast: Deepen your connection to Bath's rich heritage and see the city you love through the eyes of its residents 200 years ago.