Besley's Directory Of Exeter & Suburbs 1895-1896

Besley's Directory of Exeter & Suburbs, 1895-1896: Your Time Machine to Victorian Devon

Step back in time to the bustling, gaslit streets of Exeter at the height of the Victorian era. This is not just a book; it is a doorway to a world on the cusp of the 20th century. Besley's Directory for 1895-1896 is an indispensable treasure trove for anyone with a passion for the past, offering a complete and detailed snapshot of life in Exeter and its surrounding villages.

Imagine walking down Fore Street, where the names above the shop doors belong to real merchants, tailors, and innkeepers. Picture the residents of St. David's, Heavitree, and St. Thomas, listed name by name, their occupations revealing the intricate social and commercial fabric of the city.

This meticulously reproduced facsimile edition is more than a simple list. It is a comprehensive guide that allows you to:

Trace Your Ancestors: Find your relatives by name, discover their professions, and pinpoint their exact addresses.
Explore the City's History: See which businesses thrived, who served as public officials, and how the city was structured.
Research Your House: Uncover the previous inhabitants of your home and learn about the neighbourhood as it was over 125 years ago.
Gain Authentic Insight: Perfect for historians, writers, and researchers seeking genuine details for projects set in Victorian England.
Inside, you will discover:

A Street-by-Street Directory: A complete alphabetical list of streets, with the head of each household and their occupation listed for every address.
A Court Directory (Private Residents): An alphabetical list of Exeter's private citizens, their addresses, and their professions.
A Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified list of every conceivable trade and profession, from bakers and bricklayers to physicians and photographers.
Official Information: Details on local government, clergy, doctors, solicitors, schools, banks, postal services, and public transport (including carriage fares!)