Slater's Directory Of Manchester & Salford 1879

Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of Manchester & Salford 1879 - Digital Download or CD

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Step back into the heart of the Industrial Revolution with this fascinating reproduction of Slater's Directory of Manchester & Salford 1879. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching the Victorian era, this directory offers a snapshot of life in "Cottonopolis" at its peak.

About the Format This directory is available as a high-quality digital download or on CD. Please note that this product consists of scanned images of the original book pages. While the text is not embedded (meaning you cannot simply "Ctrl+F" to search instantly), the directory is meticulously organized alphabetically by surname and trade, making navigation straightforward and intuitive.

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Why You Need This Directory: Bridging the Census Gap The UK census is taken every ten years. This 1879 directory is the perfect tool to bridge the gap between the 1871 and 1881 censuses. If your ancestors moved house, changed jobs, or passed away between these census years, this directory is often the only way to pinpoint their whereabouts and occupation in the late 1870s.

What's Inside? This comprehensive volume is divided into detailed sections to help you piece together your ancestor's life:

1. Street Directory: A full listing of the principal streets of Manchester and Salford, showing the head of the household or business at each address. Perfect for mapping out who the neighbors were!
2. Commercial Directory: An alphabetical list of trades and professions. From engineers to cotton merchants, find out who your ancestor worked for or who they competed against.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the private residents (the "middle class" and gentry) of the area, along with their addresses.
4. Court & Parliamentary Directory: Listings of local officials, magistrates, and public figures.
5. Local Information: Includes details on the council, churches, schools, and public institutions of the time.

A Glimpse into Manchester & Salford in 1879 This directory captures a city booming with industry, culture, and innovation.

• Industry: In 1879, Manchester was still the global hub for the cotton trade. The directory is filled with the names of mill owners, spinners, and merchants who powered the British Empire’s economy.
• Music & Culture: This was the era of the legendary Charles Hallé. The famed conductor and pianist had established his orchestra in Manchester just decades prior; you will find the cultural elite of the city listed alongside the industrialists.
• Sport: While football was in its infancy, the spirit of athletic competition was growing. Newton Heath LYR (the club that would later become Manchester United) was founded just a year prior in 1878. While the club itself may be too young for a full listing, you will find the railway yards and pubs where the early players and supporters gathered.
• Famous Residents: 1879 Manchester was home to a young Emmeline Pankhurst (born in Moss Side in 1858), who would soon become the leader of the Suffragette movement. Also, the physicist John Dalton had passed away only decades prior, but his scientific legacy and the institutions he built remained central to the city’s identity.

Map Disclaimer Please note: While many original volumes of Slater's Directory included fold-out maps, these were often removed or damaged over the last 140+ years. We have included the maps if they were present and scannable in the source copy used, but we cannot guarantee the inclusion of maps in this specific edition. If the maps are present, they are a fantastic bonus!

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