Warrens Directory Of Croydon 1869

Warren's Directory of Croydon, 1869: Your Key to a Lost Victorian World

Step back in time to the Croydon of 1869. Imagine the clatter of horse-drawn carriages on cobbled streets, the bustling market square, and the gaslit windows of shops and homes. Now, you can explore this world in breathtaking detail with Warren's Directory of Croydon.

More than just a book, this is a time capsule. It's a meticulously crafted snapshot of a vibrant town on the cusp of the modern age. For the family historian, it's the key to unlocking your ancestors' daily lives. For the local historian, it's an indispensable map to the past. For anyone who loves Croydon, it's a chance to walk its streets as they were over 150 years ago.

What You'll Discover Inside:

A Complete Resident List: An alphabetical directory of private residents, featuring their names, occupations, and full addresses. Find out if your great-great-grandfather was a baker, a solicitor, or a carpenter living on your very street!
A Street-by-Street Guide: A comprehensive street directory listing the head of each household and their trade. Perfect for tracing the history of your house or understanding the character of a neighbourhood.
A Commercial & Trade Directory: A classified list of every business, from apothecaries and blacksmiths to inns and ironmongers. Discover the commercial heart of Victorian Croydon and see the forgotten trades that kept the town running.
Official Information: Details of local officials, clergy, doctors, lawyers, and public institutions, painting a picture of the town's governance and social structure.
Fascinating Period Advertisements: Be captivated by authentic Victorian advertisements, promoting everything from patent medicines to the latest fashions. These charming ads offer a unique and often humorous insight into the priorities and language of the era.
Who Is This For?

Genealogists tracing family roots in Croydon.
Local Historians researching the development of the town.
Homeowners curious about the history of their property.
Writers and Researchers seeking authentic historical detail.
Anyone with a love for Croydon's rich heritage.