Hunt & Co's Directory Of Exeter & Bristol 1848

Hunt & Co's Directory of Exeter & Bristol, 1848 A Victorian Time Capsule

Step back in time to the heart of the Victorian West Country. This is not just a book; it is a key that unlocks the world of 1848. Hunt & Co's Directory offers an unparalleled, street-by-street snapshot of life in the thriving cities of Exeter and Bristol at a pivotal moment in history.

Imagine the clatter of horse-drawn carts on the cobblestones, the bustling quaysides of Bristol's port, and the dignified commerce in Exeter's Cathedral Close. Before the telephone or the internet, the directory was the essential resource for connecting people and businesses. Now, it serves as an indispensable primary source for researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Residential & Commercial Street Listings: Find out who lived at a specific address and what their trade or profession was. Perfect for house history or tracing the footsteps of ancestors.
Classified Trades Directory: A comprehensive A-Z of businesses, from apothecaries and architects to wheelwrights and woollen drapers. See the commercial landscape of the cities laid bare.
Court & Official Directories: Names and addresses of the gentry, clergy, mayor, aldermen, magistrates, and other civic leaders.
Public Institutions & Buildings: Locations of hospitals, schools, churches, banks, and post offices.
Transport & Postal Information: Details on coach services, carriers, and mail routes, illustrating how people and goods moved between cities.
Authentic Victorian Advertisements: A fascinating collection of period ads promoting everything from patent medicines to the latest fashions, offering a unique insight into the consumer culture of the day.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Trace your Exeter or Bristol ancestors, discover their occupations, and place them in a precise historical and geographical context.
The Local Historian: Research the development of your city, street, or neighbourhood and understand its social and economic structure in the mid-19th century.
The Writer & Researcher: Add authentic, meticulously researched detail to your historical novels, articles, or academic work.
The Curious Mind: For anyone with a love for the past and a connection to the West Country, this directory is a treasure trove of stories waiting to be uncovered