Bulmer & Co's Directory & History Of Newcastle Upon Tyne 1887

Bulmer & Co's History, Topography, and Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne & Gateshead (1887) - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the vibrant Victorian era with this exquisite republication of Bulmer & Co's History, Topography, and Directory of Newcastle upon Tyne & Gateshead, 1887. Whether you are a family historian tracing your Geordie roots, a local historian researching the region’s industrial past, or simply fascinated by the late 19th century, this directory is an essential addition to your collection.

About the Format: This product is available as a high-quality Digital Download or on a physical CD-ROM. Please note that this directory consists of scanned images of the original pages. While the text is not embedded in the traditional sense, the directory is organized alphabetically by surname and trade, making navigation intuitive and straightforward. Furthermore, modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) now offer "OCR on the fly," meaning you can often search the text using the "Find" function in your viewer software.

Bridging the Census Gap: This directory is the perfect tool for bridging the frustrating gap between the 1881 and 1891 censuses. If your ancestors disappeared from the records or moved house during this decade, this 1887 directory provides a vital snapshot of exactly where they were living and what they were doing for a living.

What’s Inside? Bulmer’s Directories are renowned for their comprehensive detail. This volume is packed with information, divided into easy-to-navigate sections:

• History & Topography: A detailed narrative of the town's history, from its early origins to its Victorian dominance, including descriptions of the civic infrastructure, landmarks, and the River Tyne.
• Official Directory: Listings of the Corporation, Magistrates, Commissioners, and local officials.
• Ecclesiastical Directory: Information on the churches, clergy, and religious denominations present in the town.
• Street Directory: An alphabetical listing of streets, helping you locate specific houses and identify neighbours.
• Commercial & Trade Directory: Classified listings of businesses and tradesmen—from shipbuilders to hawkers—showcasing the immense industrial diversity of the region.
• Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the heads of households, gentry, and prominent citizens.

Famous People & Newcastle Life in 1887: Newcastle in 1887 was a powerhouse of the British Empire, the year of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Within these pages, you may find references to contemporaries of the era's great industrialists:

• Lord Armstrong: The legendary inventor and industrialist whose Elswick works dominated the munitions and hydraulic engineering world.
• Joseph Swan: While Newcastle was an early adopter of electric lighting (Swan’s lightbulbs were famously used in the Lit & Phil library), this directory captures the city at the dawn of the electrical age.
• Robert Stephenson: Although he died in 1859, the railway empire he built still employed thousands, and his legacy permeates the town's commerce listed here.

Local Facts & Industry:

• The Industrial Giant: 1887 was the peak of the Industrial Revolution on Tyneside. The directory highlights the region’s dominance in Coal Mining (The Great Northern Coalfield) and Shipbuilding. The names of shipyards and marine engineering firms listed here were famous worldwide.
• Culture & Music: The directory lists the Literary and Philosophical Society (Lit & Phil), a hub for intellectual and musical life, where Charles Dickens once gave readings.
• Sport: While professional football was in its infancy (Newcastle United would not form officially until 1892), the region was obsessed with Rugby and rowing on the Tyne. You will find listings for the numerous rowing clubs that thrived during this period.
• Architecture: The directory captures a town transforming, with the completion of major Victorian civic works and the expansion of the railways.

Map Disclaimer & Bonus: Please note: Due to the age and binding of the original source books, some fold-out maps or plates may have been missing, torn, or too fragile to reproduce in standard editions.

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