Hunt & Co's Directory Of Bristol & South Wales Towns 1850

Hunt & Co's Directory Of Bristol & South Wales Towns 1850 A Victorian Time Capsule

Step back into the world of your ancestors and explore the bustling streets of mid-Victorian Britain.

Imagine the clatter of horse-drawn carts on Bristol’s cobbled streets, the coal dust hanging in the air above Cardiff’s docks, and the lively chatter in the market towns of South Wales. This is not a scene from a novel; it is the living, breathing world captured within the pages of Hunt & Co's Directory Of Bristol & South Wales Towns 1850. More than just a list of names, this indispensable volume is a key that unlocks a fascinating snapshot of life on the cusp of the modern industrial age. It is an essential tool for anyone seeking to connect with the past.

What's Inside? A Treasure Trove of Information:
This meticulously reproduced facsimile edition provides a comprehensive guide to the region as it was in 1850. Delve into its pages to discover:

Private Residents Directory: Find names and addresses of householders, a vital resource for tracing family trees and understanding the social fabric of a neighbourhood.
Commercial & Trade Directory: A complete A-Z of trades and professions, from accomplished architects and bankers to wainwrights and wool-staplers. Discover the businesses that formed the backbone of the local economy.
Street-by-Street Listings: Navigate the towns as they existed in 1850, identifying who lived where and the commercial landscape of each road.
Official Information: Details on local councils, civic officials, clergy, doctors, lawyers, and public institutions, providing crucial context for historical research.
Captivating Advertisements: Explore authentic Victorian advertisements for everything from patent medicines and fashions to shipping lines and hotels, offering a vivid and often charming insight into the priorities and pastimes of the era.
Who Is This Directory For?

The Family Historian: Trace your Bristolian or Welsh ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and uncover their occupations.
The Local Historian: Research the evolution of your town, study forgotten businesses, and map the social structure of 1850.
The Householder: Discover the history of your period property and its former inhabitants.
Authors & Researchers: Add authentic detail and historical accuracy to your work