Hunt & Co's Directory Of Somerset Towns & Bristol 1850

Hunt & Co's Directory of 1850

Imagine the year is 1850. Queen Victoria is on the throne, the air hums with the industry of the age, and the counties of Somerset and the city of Bristol are vibrant hubs of commerce and community. Now, you can hold the key to that world in your hands.

Hunt & Co's Directory is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. This fascinating volume offers an unparalleled, street-level view of life as it was truly lived. It is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to connect with their heritage or understand the fabric of 19th-century society.

What Secrets Will You Uncover Inside?

Trace Your Ancestors: Find your great-great-grandparents listed by name, alongside their occupation and address. Were they a baker in Bridgwater, a solicitor in Street, or a cordwainer in Crewkerne?
Explore Forgotten Streets: Walk through the towns of 1850, discovering long-vanished shops, inns, and public buildings. See the familiar streets laid out in their original context.
Meet the Community: From the local clergy and doctors to the blacksmiths, innkeepers, and shopkeepers, this directory introduces you to the people who built the community.
A World of Commerce: Browse authentic Victorian advertisements for everything from patent medicines to the latest fashions, gaining a unique insight into the consumer world of the time.
Essential Services: Find information on coach routes, postal services, local courts, and public institutions that were the backbone of daily life.
Who Is This For?

Genealogists & Family Historians: The ultimate resource for adding colour and context to your family tree.
Local Historians & Researchers: A primary source document that provides hard data for studies on social history, economics, and urban development.
Homeowners: Discover the history of your period property and its former inhabitants.
Writers & History Enthusiasts: Find authentic details and inspiration to bring the Victorian world to life.
Don't just read about history—experience it. Add Hunt & Co's Directory to your collection and begin your journey into the heart of Victorian Somerset and Bristol.