Jakeman & Carver's Directory of Herefordshire 1890

Jakeman & Carver's Directory of Herefordshire 1890 (Digital Download or CD)

Product Description

Unlock the history of your Herefordshire ancestors with this comprehensive republishing of Jakeman & Carver's Directory of Herefordshire 1890. An essential resource for genealogists and local historians, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in the county at the close of the Victorian era.

Whether you are tracing family trees or researching the history of your house, this directory bridges the gap between the 1881 and 1891 censuses, helping you track where your relatives lived and what they did for a living.

Format & Navigation This directory is a high-quality digital reproduction of the original scanned images. Please note that because these are facsimile images of a 19th-century book, the text is not embedded or searchable within the file itself. However, the directory is meticulously organized alphabetically by town and by surname, making navigation intuitive and easy. Tip: Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) feature on-the-fly OCR, which allows you to search the text visually using your software's "Find" tool.

What’s Inside? This volume is packed with detailed information, divided into easy-to-use sections:

• County Information: A topographical and statistical description of Herefordshire, including details on geology, agriculture, and the civil administrative divisions.
• Court Directory (Private Residents): An alphabetical list of the gentry, clergy, and prominent private residents living in the county at the time.
• Street & Trade Directories: Detailed listings for major towns including Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Leominster, and Bromyard, as well as smaller villages. These list tradespeople, shopkeepers, and farmers by trade and street.
• Official Information: Lists of local magistrates, public officials, clergy, and post offices.

Bridging the Census Gap The 1891 Census is the next major census after 1881. This 1890 directory is the perfect tool to fill that ten-year void. It can reveal if a relative moved, changed professions, or passed away before the 1891 census was taken, providing vital clues that might otherwise be missed.

Life in Herefordshire in 1890: Facts & Figures

• The Cider County: In 1890, Herefordshire was the undisputed capital of cider production. The directory is replete with cider manufacturers, hop growers, and architects who specialized with oast houses.
• Industry & Agriculture: Beyond agriculture, the directory highlights the thriving wool and leather trades, particularly in Leominster, which was famous for its gloving industry.
• Famous Connections: This era captures the county near the end of the Victorian agricultural boom. While the legendary Nell Gwynne (born in Hereford in 1650) is a historic favorite, the residents of 1890 would have been walking the same streets as future literary figures and the families of the Dukes of Norfolk, who held significant land in the county.
• Music & Culture: The directory lists the various musical societies and choirs that were active in the cathedral cities and market towns, reflecting a strong tradition of church music that continues in Hereford Cathedral today.

Map Disclaimer Please note: Due to the fragility of original bindings, maps were often removed or damaged in vintage directories before they were preserved. We have included all pages available in the source copy. If the original county or town map is present and legible in this scan, please consider it a bonus addition to an already valuable resource.

Formats Available This product is available as a Digital Download (instant access) or a CD (shipped to your door). Compatible with PC, Mac, and tablets.