The Post Office Directory Of Bath 1902

The Post Office Directory of Bath 1902 (Digital Download or CD)

Product Description

Unlock the history of your ancestors and the Edwardian era with this high-quality reproduction of The Post Office Directory of Bath 1902. Perfect for genealogists and local historians, this directory serves as an invaluable census substitute, bridging the critical gap between the 1901 and 1911 census returns. If you are tracing family history in Bath during the turn of the 20th century, this resource offers a snapshot in time that official census records simply cannot provide.

Navigation & Searchability This directory is a scanned reproduction of the original book, preserving the authentic look and feel of the Victorian/Edwardian typography. While the images are not embedded with searchable text, the directory is structured alphabetically, making it incredibly easy to manually navigate to specific surnames or streets. Additionally, users with modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader) can utilize the "Recognize Text" (OCR) feature to search the document on the fly, allowing for quick digital searches of the scanned pages.

Who Might You Find? Bath in 1902 was a thriving spa city and a center of culture. While browsing these pages, you may encounter residents of note or the establishments they frequented.

• Famous Residents: This era coincides with the time the renowned Walter Sickert, the influential English impressionist painter, lived and worked in Bath. He resided in the city from around 1898 to 1905, painting local scenes such as the interior of Bath Abbey.
• Historical Context: Bath was home to a transient population of visitors taking the waters, but this directory lists the permanent tradespeople, officials, and private residents who formed the backbone of the city.

A Snapshot of Bath Life in 1902 Beyond names and addresses, this directory provides a fascinating look at the local economy and social structure of the time:

• Industry & Commerce: Bath was famously built on Bath Stone, quarried from the surrounding Combe Down area. The directory lists the quarry owners and masonry firms that built the Georgian city we recognize today.
• Sport: The Bath Rugby Football Club, founded in 1865, was well established by 1902. Look for the sports grounds and the local tradesmen who supported the club.
• Music & Culture: The city was alive with music. The Pump Room concerts were a staple of daily life, and the directory details the musicians, instrument makers, and venue proprietors who kept the city entertained.

Contents of the Directory This comprehensive volume is divided into clear sections to aid your research:

1. Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets, naming the head of the household or business at each address.
2. Commercial Directory: An alphabetical list of trades and professions (from Architects to Wheelwrights), perfect for finding out what your ancestors did for a living.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the private gentry and residents of Bath (excluding tradesmen, who are listed in the commercial section).
4. Court & Official Directory: Listings for national and local government, the Corporation of Bath, magistrates, and public officials.
5. Advertisements: A wealth of period advertisements offering insight into the products, medicines, and services available to Edwardian consumers.

Map Disclaimer Please note: Due to the age and fragility of original source material, maps were often removed or damaged prior to digitization. We cannot guarantee that a map is included in this specific scan. However, if a map is present in the original book used for this scan, it will be included as a bonus feature.

Format Available This product is available as a Digital Download (usually in PDF format) or on a CD, making it easy to view on your computer or tablet.