Pigot's Directory Of Surrey 1839

Pigot's Directory of Surrey, 1839

Your Essential Key to Unlocking the Lives, Places, and Trades of Pre-Victorian Surrey.

Imagine the county of Surrey in 1839. The clatter of horse-drawn carriages on cobblestone streets, the scent of coal smoke and fresh-baked bread, the bustling trade of the local market. Before the full roar of the railway age, Surrey was a landscape of thriving market towns, quiet villages, and the country seats of the gentry.

Now, you can walk its streets and meet its people.

Pigot's Directory of Surrey is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive snapshot of a world on the brink of the Victorian era. This invaluable primary source is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about family history, local heritage, or the social fabric of 19th-century England.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Resident & Trade Listings: Find thousands of private residents, merchants, traders, and craftsmen, from the prominent landowner to the village blacksmith. Discover their names, professions, and often their street addresses.
Detailed Town & Village Profiles: Explore fascinating, contemporary descriptions of Surrey's towns and villages, including their history, principal buildings, transport links, and local economy.
Official Information: A complete guide to the county's officials, MPs, clergy, doctors, lawyers, and public institutions.
Captivating Period Advertisements: Be charmed by authentic advertisements for everything from patent medicines and fashionable clothing to horse-drawn carriages and hotel accommodation, offering a unique glimpse into the consumer culture of the day.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians: Trace your Surrey ancestors, pinpoint where they lived, and understand their daily lives and occupations.
Local Historians: Build a vivid picture of your town or village's history, its key figures, and its commercial landscape in 1839.
House Historians: Uncover the previous occupants of your period property.
Social Historians & Writers: Gain authentic, detailed context for research or bringing historical fiction to life.