Slater's Directory Of Warrington Widnes & St Helens 1895

Step Back in Time: Slater's Directory of Warrington, Widnes & St Helens 1895

Imagine the smoke rising from the chimneys of Widnes, the clatter of glassworks in St Helens, and the bustling market streets of Warrington at the height of the Victorian era. Now, you can walk those streets in your mind with this incredible time capsule: Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of 1895.

More than just a list of names and addresses, this is a vivid snapshot of life as it was lived. It’s the key that unlocks the world of your ancestors and the history of your town.

Within these pages, you will discover:

A Complete Street Directory: A house-by-house, street-by-street listing of the private residents and tradespeople. Find the exact address where your family lived and see who their neighbours were.
A Comprehensive Commercial Directory: Discover the industrial and commercial heart of the region. From the great chemical works of Widnes to the local bakers, drapers, and blacksmiths, see the businesses that defined the era.
A Court Directory: A listing of the gentry, professionals, and influential citizens who shaped the local community.
Official & Local Information: A fascinating guide to the local councils, officials, churches, schools, hospitals, and public institutions that governed daily life.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: Be transported back in time by the original adverts for everything from patent medicines to horse-drawn carriages, offering a unique insight into the tastes and trends of the day.
Who is this for?

Family Historians & Genealogists: Trace your ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and uncover their occupations. Build a rich, detailed picture of their lives.
Local Historians & Researchers: Explore the social and geographical landscape of these key North West towns at the peak of the Industrial Revolution.
Residents with a Curiosity: Discover the history of your own house or street and see how your local area has transformed over more than a century