Sutton & Son's Directory Of Nottingham 1815 (Digital Download or CD)

Step back into the Regency era with this fascinating republishing of Sutton & Son's Directory of Nottingham from 1815.

This is an essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching the history of Nottinghamshire. Published just a few months after the Battle of Waterloo, this directory offers a unique snapshot of life in Nottingham during the Georgian period, capturing the city as it transitioned from a medieval borough into a bustling industrial hub.

Why This Directory is Essential for Your Research

Bridging the Census Gap: As any family historian knows, the 1841 Census was the first to record detailed names and addresses. This directory helps bridge that frustrating 19th-century gap, allowing you to trace ancestors back to the pre-Victorian era—a time when few other records exist for the "common" man.

Notable Residents & Historical Context: 1815 was a volatile yet vibrant time in Nottingham. The city was still reeling from the Luddite riots (1811-1816), where framework knitters protested against the machinery that threatened their livelihoods.

• Famous Associations: While the "Mad, bad, and dangerous to know" Lord Byron was primarily at his London estate in 1815, his ancestral home, Newstead Abbey, lies just north of the city and is referenced in the local gentry entries.
• Industry: This directory captures the dominance of the Lace and Hosiery industries. You will find the names of the wealthy lace manufacturers and merchants who built the grand townhouses, as well as the tradesmen who supported them.

What's Inside: Details of the Sections

This directory is meticulously scanned and organized to help you find exactly what you need:

1. Alphabetical List of Trades & Professions: A comprehensive street-by-street and trade-by-trade guide. Whether your ancestor was a baker, a barber, or a boot-maker, you will likely find them here.
2. Private Residents & Gentry: An alphabetical listing of the prominent citizens, the magistrates, and the local clergy.
3. Classified Trades: Organized by industry, this section is perfect for understanding the economic landscape of the town.
4. Contemporary Advertisements: Do not skip these! The ads at the back provide a colorful glimpse into the products available in 1815, from patent medicines to the latest fashions, often listing specific shop locations.

Technical Information & Navigation

Please Note: Format and Navigation This product is a high-quality digital reproduction of the original book. Because the text is presented as scanned images to preserve the historical aesthetic and authenticity, it is not text-searchable in the traditional sense.

However, navigation is effortless. Thanks to the alphabetical nature of the directory, you can easily jump to the section you need. Furthermore, modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or Edge) now feature OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly. This means you can often use the "Find" command in your viewer to search for surnames or street names directly within the image.

Map Disclaimer: Antique directories were often bound with varying inserts, and maps were frequently issued separately or removed by previous owners. While we have included every page present in the original source book, we cannot guarantee the presence of the original town map. If the map was intact in the copy we scanned, it is included as a special bonus.

Product Options

This item is available as a Digital Download (instant access via email link) or a Physical CD mailed to your door.