Ward's Directory Of Newcastle On Tyne 1916

Ward's Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne 1916 - Digital Download & CD Edition

Product Description:

Step back into the heart of the First World War with this fascinating reproduction of Ward's Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne 1916. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching family history in the North East, this directory offers a snapshot of life in Newcastle during a pivotal moment in history.

Navigating the 1916 Census Gap With the 1931 Census destroyed by fire during WWII and the 1941 Census cancelled due to the war, directories like this are vital for bridging the gap between the 1911 Census and the 1921 Census release. This 1916 edition places your ancestors squarely in the WWI era, potentially revealing grandfathers who stayed behind to work in the city’s vital industries, or families left behind while loved ones served overseas.

High-Quality Digital Format This product is available as a high-quality Digital Download or on a CD.

• Format: The directory consists of scanned images of the original pages, preserved in PDF format.
• Searchability: While this is not a text-searchable database, the alphabetical arrangement of the sections makes navigation straightforward. Furthermore, modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) often perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly, allowing you to use the "Find" tool to locate surnames or street names within the images.

What's Inside the Directory? Ward's Directories are renowned for their comprehensive layout. This volume typically includes:

• Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets in Newcastle (and often suburbs), showing the head of household or business at each address. Perfect for locating specific houses and seeing who the neighbors were.
• Commercial Directory: A classified list of trades and professions. Find out who was the local butcher, baker, or milliner in 1916.
• Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of private citizens, often used by the middle and upper classes. Note that this section does not usually include the working class, who typically appear only in the street section.
• Official & Ecclesiastical Directory: Listings of local council officials, magistrates, clergy, churches, and public institutions.

Newcastle upon Tyne in 1916: A City at War In 1916, Newcastle was a powerhouse of the war effort. The city was not just a regional capital but the "Workshop of the World."

• Industry: The banks of the Tyne were bustling with shipyards like Swan Hunter and Wallsend, and armaments factories like Armstrong Whitworth were working around the clock to produce munitions for the trenches.
• Famous Residents & Connections:
  • Sir Charles Parsons: The inventor of the steam turbine was a prominent figure in the region, with his works located in Heaton.
  • The Rutherford Family: The famous political family, including Lord Rutherford, held significant influence in the area during this era.
  • George Stephenson: Although the "Father of Railways" died long before, his legacy shaped the industrial landscape of the city.
• Sports & Culture: Despite the war, morale was kept high. Newcastle United (The Magpies) was a major topic of conversation, though football leagues were suspended or operating regionally. The city also boasted a thriving music hall scene and the grandeur of the Theatre Royal.
• Local Life: While the men were away, many women took up roles in the factories and tram systems, a social shift slowly becoming visible in the records of the time.

Important Note Regarding Maps Please Note: The original publication of Ward's Directory sometimes varied regarding the inclusion of maps. While every effort has been made to include all original pages, we cannot guarantee that a pull-out street map is present in this specific 1916 edition. If a map is included in the scanned pages, it serves as a wonderful bonus to help you visualize the wartime geography of the city.

System Requirements: To view this PDF, you will need a computer with a PDF reader. Modern readers allow for zooming in to read fine print and utilize on-the-fly text recognition.