Hall's Directory Of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1879

Hall's Directory of Gravesend Milton & Northfleet 1879

Imagine walking the bustling streets of Victorian Gravesend in 1879. The air is thick with the smell of the river and the noise of a thriving port town. In Northfleet, the great cement works are churning, and in Milton, quiet residential life is taking shape. Now, you can unlock the world your ancestors knew. This meticulously reproduced directory is more than a book; it's a time capsule and an indispensable key to the past, offering a complete snapshot of life in these three Kentish towns at the height of the 19th century.

What's Inside?
This historic directory is a treasure trove of information, perfect for genealogists and historians alike. You will discover:

Street-by-Street Listings: A comprehensive, private resident listing for every street in Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet, often including the head of household's name and their trade or profession.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Find the businesses that powered the local economy. Search by trade to find everything from bakers and butchers to ironmongers, shipwrights, and innkeepers.
Official & Court Directory: A "who's who" of local authority, including council members, magistrates, clergy, doctors, solicitors, and other public figures.
Essential Local Information: Invaluable details on postal services, churches with their clergy, schools, banks, and transport links—including crucial railway timetables and steam-packet services to London.
Fascinating Advertisements: A collection of period advertisements promoting local goods and services, offering a unique and authentic glimpse into Victorian consumer life.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians: Trace your ancestors between census years, confirm addresses, discover their occupations, and build a richer picture of their daily lives.
Local Historians: An essential primary source for researching the social, commercial, and architectural development of Gravesend, Milton, and Northfleet.
Researchers & Authors: Add authentic, verifiable detail to your historical projects, novels, or academic work.