Johnstone's Directory Of London 1818

Johnstone's Directory of 1818

Step onto the cobblestone streets of a city on the cusp of transformation. This is not merely a book; it is a time capsule. Johnstone's Directory of 1818 offers an unparalleled, street-level view of London in the age of Jane Austen, the Prince Regent, and the lingering echoes of the Napoleonic Wars. Before the Victorian era reshaped the metropolis, this was the definitive guide to the world's most dynamic city.

Hold a tangible piece of history in your hands and immerse yourself in the daily life, commerce, and society of two centuries ago.

What You'll Discover Within Its Pages:

A Comprehensive Census of Commerce: An alphabetical list of merchants, traders, bankers, and professionals, complete with their business addresses. Find the haberdasher, the silversmith, the solicitor, and the shipwright.
A Residential Map of the City: Thousands of private residents listed by name, revealing the social fabric of London's various districts, from the fashionable squares of Mayfair to the bustling lanes of the City.
The Machinery of Government: A complete directory of public officials, departments, and civic bodies, showing how London was governed in the Regency period.
Essential Services & Transport: Detailed listings of coach routes, inns, packet boats, and insurance offices—the vital network that kept the city and the Empire moving.
Authentic Advertisements: Period advertisements promoting everything from miracle cures and fashionable apparel to new scientific inventions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the preoccupations and desires of the time.
Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Trace your London ancestors, pinpoint their homes, and uncover their professions.
The Historian: A primary source of immense value for researching social, economic, and urban history.
The Historical Novelist: Add authentic detail to your narratives, from the name of a character's bank to the location of the nearest livery stable.
The Lover of London: Explore the city as it was, compare it to the London of today, and walk the streets of the past in your imagination