Pike's Dover Blue Book & Local Directory 1895

Pike's Dover Blue Book & Local Directory 1895 (Digital Download or CD-ROM)

Step back into late Victorian Dover with this complete, high-quality reproduction of Pike's Dover Blue Book & Local Directory for 1895. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching the Kent area, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of the town’s residents, tradespeople, and civic infrastructure at the close of the 19th century.

What’s Inside? This comprehensive directory typically includes:

• Alphabetical Lists of Residents: Find private residents, tradesmen, and merchants.
• Professional & Trade Directories: Easily locate specific occupations from architects to zinc workers.
• Local Information: Details on local government officials, magistrates, clergy, and public institutions.
• Period Advertisements: Gorgeous, authentic Victorian-era ads providing context about the goods and services available to your ancestors.

Important Format Note: Please be aware that this product is a collection of high-resolution scanned images of the original 1895 book. It is not text-searchable (not OCR'd). However, because the primary listings in Pike's directories are formatted alphabetically by surname and trade, navigating to find your ancestors is incredibly simple and intuitive—just like flipping through the pages of the original physical book!

Product Options: Choose the format that works best for your research style:

• Digital Download: Instant access after checkout. Download the files directly to your computer to read and browse at your leisure.
• CD-ROM: A physical disc shipped to your door, perfect for those who prefer a tangible backup or have limited hard drive space.

Compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Requires software capable of opening PDF or JPEG files (like Adobe Reader or Preview).

Unlock the secrets of your Dover family history today with this invaluable 1895 resource!