Potts's Banbury Almanack & Local Directory 1851

Potts's Banbury Almanack & Local Directory (1851) - A Time Capsule of Victorian England

Step through the pages of time and discover the heart of Banbury as it was in 1851. This is not merely a book; it is a portal to a pivotal year in British history—the year of the Great Exhibition and a landmark national census. Potts's Almanack & Directory offers an unparalleled, street-level view of a bustling market town on the cusp of the modern railway age.

Within these original pages, you will find the names, trades, and addresses of your ancestors and neighbours. From the Mayor to the miller, the blacksmith to the banker, this comprehensive directory brings the Victorian community to life. But it goes far beyond a simple list of names.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will discover:

A Complete Resident & Trade Directory: The perfect tool for genealogists seeking to locate family members and understand their place in the community.
Civic & Institutional Information: Detailed listings of local officials, clergy, doctors, solicitors, and the governance of the town.
Essential Services & Transport: Coaching inns, railway timetables, postal services, and a guide to the workhouse, schools, and churches.
A Fascinating Glimpse into Commerce: Original period advertisements for local businesses, offering authentic detail on the goods and services of the day.
Traditional Almanac Data: Including a calendar, astronomical information, and dates of local fairs and markets.
For the family historian, this is the perfect companion to the 1851 census, transforming names on a page into a living, breathing community. For the local historian, it is an indispensable primary source. For anyone with a love for the past, it is a captivating journey.

Hold a piece of Banbury's history in your hands. Add this rare and essential document to your collection today