The Post Office Directory Of Bath 1876-1877

The Post Office Directory of Bath 1876-1877 – Genealogy & History Resource (Digital Download or CD)

Product Description:

Step back into the elegant streets of Victorian Bath with this high-quality reproduction of The Post Office Directory of Bath 1876-1877. An essential tool for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching the history of Somerset, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life during the height of the Victorian era.

Format & Navigation This directory is available as a convenient digital download or on a physical CD. Please note that the content consists of scanned images of the original pages; therefore, the text is not embedded or searchable in the traditional sense. However, thanks to the alphabetical arrangement of the sections, navigating to specific entries or surnames is intuitive and straightforward. Tip: Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) offer an "OCR on the fly" feature, allowing you to search the text using your software’s tools.

Bridging the Census Gap Spanning the years 1876-1877, this directory is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between the 1871 and 1881 censuses. If your ancestors moved house, changed occupations, or passed away during this decade, this directory provides the crucial evidence needed to trace their movements and fill in the blanks in your family tree.

What’s Inside: A Detailed Breakdown This comprehensive volume is divided into distinct sections to aid your research:

• Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets, showing the head of household or business occupying each property. Ideal for house history and tracking neighborhood changes.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: A detailed classified list of businesses and tradespeople. From Bath Stone masons to glove makers, discover what drove the local economy.
• Court Directory (Private Residents): An alphabetical list of private residents, usually covering the gentry, clergy, and prominent citizens—perfect for finding the "upper branches" of your family tree.
• Official & Clerical Directory: Listings of local government officials, council members, and clergy from the various parishes and places of worship.
• Local Information: Includes details on the municipal infrastructure, transport links (including the thriving railway system), and public institutions of the time.

A Glimpse of Victorian Bath: Famous Residents & Local Facts Bath in 1876 was not just a spa town; it was a hub of culture and innovation. As you browse these pages, you may encounter:

• Walter Sickert: The renowned painter, who would later become associated with the Camden Town Group, was a teenager living in Bath during this period. His father, Oswald Sickert, a Danish-German artist, was also active in the city.
• William Friese-Greene: A pioneer of cinematography, Friese-Greene was active in Bath as a photographer in the mid-1870s before moving on to his groundbreaking work in motion pictures.
• Bath Rugby: Founded just a decade prior in 1865, the club was establishing itself as a dominant force in the local sporting scene. You may find the names of early players or committee members within the commercial or residential sections.
• Industry & Music: While the city was famous for its Georgian architecture and the Pump Room, it was also a center for the wollen cloth industry and printing. Bath was a frequent stop on the touring circuits of major musicians and orchestras of the day, utilizing the Assembly Rooms for grand concerts.

Disclaimer Regarding Maps Please be aware that original directories of this age often had fragile fold-out maps. We cannot guarantee the presence of the original map in every scanned copy due to the condition of the source material or removal prior to binding. However, should the map be present in this specific edition, it is included as a valuable bonus to assist in understanding the historical layout of the city.

Unlock the secrets of your Bath ancestry today with this indispensable historical record!