Gore's Directory Of Liverpool & Its Environs 1835

Unlock the Streets of 1835 Liverpool: Gore's Directory - A Time Capsule of a Maritime Capital

Step back in time to an era when Liverpool was the beating heart of the British Empire. The year is 1835. The Mersey is crowded with majestic sailing ships, the docks thrum with the energy of global trade, and cobblestone streets echo with the ambitions of merchants, dockers, and artisans.

Gore's Directory is your indispensable guide to this world. More than just a book of names and addresses, it is a living, breathing snapshot of a city on the cusp of the Victorian age. It is the key to unlocking the stories of the people who built Liverpool, the businesses that powered its growth, and the very fabric of daily life nearly two centuries ago.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will discover:

A Comprehensive Street Directory: Navigate Liverpool as it was. Find residents and businesses, street by street, from the grand commercial centres to the bustling courts and alleys.
A Classified Commercial Directory: Need a ropemaker, a tea merchant, a solicitor, or a surgeon? This section organises traders and professionals by their trade, providing a fascinating insight into the city's economic landscape.
Official & Civic Listings: Identify the key figures of the day, including city officials, members of the corporation, clergy, bankers, and doctors.
Details on Public Institutions: Learn about the hospitals, workhouses, schools, and charitable societies that shaped the social structure of the city.
Intriguing Contemporary Advertisements: Explore period advertisements for everything from shipping lines and insurance to patent medicines and fashionable clothing, offering a unique glimpse into the consumer culture of the 1830s.
Information on the Environs: The scope extends beyond the city limits to include the surrounding towns and villages, painting a complete picture of the Liverpool region.
Who is this for?

The Family Historian: Trace your Liverpool ancestors, pinpoint their homes, discover their professions, and understand the community they lived in.
The Local Historian: Research the history of your street, your building, or your local area with unparalleled primary source detail.
The Social & Maritime Historian: Gain a ground-level view of life in one of the world's most important port cities during a pivotal period.
The Writer & Researcher: Add authentic detail to your novels, articles, or academic work with this rich resource of names, places, and trades.
Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or simply fascinated by Liverpool's rich heritage, Gore's Directory of 1835 is not just a reference book—it's a portal to the past. Add this essential piece of history to your collection and walk the streets of Victorian Liverpool today