White's Directory Of Lincolnshire & Kingston Upon Hull 1826

White's Directory of Lincolnshire & Kingston Upon Hull 1826 (Digital Download or CD)

Product Description:

Step back into the Regency era with this fascinating republishing of White's Directory of Lincolnshire & Kingston Upon Hull 1826. An essential resource for genealogists and local historians, this directory offers a virtual tour of the county and the bustling port of Hull just before the Victorian age transformed the landscape forever.

Available as a high-quality digital download or on a physical CD, this volume contains high-resolution scanned images of the original pages. While these images are not text-searchable in the traditional sense, the directory has been meticulously organized alphabetically by town and village, making navigation intuitive and straightforward. Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or Edge) perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly, allowing you to use the "Find" function to locate surnames and places with ease.

Bridging the Census Gaps

For family historians, the period before 1841 is notoriously difficult to research due to the lack of detailed census returns. This directory serves as a vital "census substitute," helping you bridge the gap between parish registers and the 1841 census. If you have lost track of an ancestor in the 1820s, there is a high chance they are listed here among the tradesmen, yeoman, or gentry of Lincolnshire.

Inside the Directory: A Breakdown of Sections

This comprehensive volume is divided into distinct sections to aid your research:

• County History & Statistics: A detailed survey of the geography, geology, and agriculture of Lincolnshire.
• Town & Village Histories: Descriptions of major towns like Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Louth, and Stamford, alongside profiles of the smallest hamlets.
• Private Residents & Trades: Alphabetical listings of the gentry, clergy, and prominent tradespeople (butchers, bakers, blacksmiths, innkeepers) residing in each location.
• Kingston Upon Hull: Despite being geographically in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull is included due to its immense commercial trade ties with Lincolnshire. This section features its own street directory, trades directory, and list of inhabitants.
• Public Institutions: Information on churches, schools, banks, and local government officials.

Famous Lincolnshire & Hull Connections (c. 1826)

This directory captures a time when the region was home to or the birthplace of influential figures:

• Sir Joseph Banks: Although the famous botanist and President of the Royal Society died in 1820, his legacy and estate at Revesby Abbey are prominent in the directory, often under the listing for local landowners.
• John Franklin: The famed Arctic explorer (later lost on the Erebus) was born in Spilsby. In 1826, he was preparing for his Arctic overland expedition; his family connections in the county are likely recorded.
• William Wilberforce: The great abolitionist and MP for Yorkshire was a native of Hull. While he spent much time in London, his Hull roots and family associations remain a key part of the city's history during this period.

Local History, Industry, and Curiosities

• The Port of Hull: In 1826, Hull was one of the UK’s premier whaling ports. The directory is replete with references to whale oil refiners, rope walks, and ship builders, highlighting the town's maritime dominance.
• Agricultural Heartland: Lincolnshire was the agricultural engine room of England. The directory provides insight into the corn trade, livestock markets, and the early mechanization of farming that would soon sweep the county.
• The Rise of the Resorts: With the Georgian love of the seaside taking hold, references to the early development of Cleethorpes and Sutton-on-Sea begin to appear as budding destinations for sea-bathing.

Important Note Regarding Maps

Please be aware that original copies of this directory were often issued with fold-out county maps. Over the last 200 years, many of these maps have been torn out or lost from library and archive copies. We have made every effort to source a complete volume; however, if the map was missing from the original master scanned, it will be absent from this product. Bonus: If the original map is present and intact, it will be included as a high-resolution scan—a fantastic bonus for your collection!*

Format: PDF (Scanned Images). Compatibility: Works on PC, Mac, Tablet, and Mobile devices.