This bookmarked and printable CD resource contains the 1823 and 1844 Pigot's directories for Dorsetshire. It carries local listings of major professions, of nobility, gentry, and clergy, of transport and freight services; and information on the education, public services, and public houses of the area. Towns, villages and parishes are listed with background historical and topographical information. A comprehensive directory, this CD gives you valuable insight into two generations of public count More Info
This directory includes alphabetical lists of residents and trades people with addresses. It also gives historical and topographical information for each town, village and parish. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Fully searchable *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable... More Info
This Kelly's directory gives an effective overview of the public life of Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight), Wiltshire, Dorset and the Channel Islands in 1899. It lists residents and local businesses, and carries historical and topographical descriptions of all towns, villages and parishes, information on local courts, churches, agriculture and landowners. These directories are invaluable to those interested in building up a picture of contemporary lives, or anyone wanting to know more abo More Info
This directory includes alphabetical lists of residents and tradespeople with addresses. It also gives historical and topographical information for each town, village and parish and also includes a colour map. *Index to places *Geology of Dorset *Local information *Alphabetical directory *Classification of trades and professions *Fully searchable *Fully printable... More Info
Stepping Stones CD publication. Contents of Dorsetshire 1880 Post Office Directory Hundreds of Names and Addresses in the following indexes Towns and Villages Abbotsbury-Charmouth Charmouth-Kinson Kinson-Portland Portland -Wallditch Wallditch-Yetminster... More Info
Stepping Stones CD publication. Hundreds of Names and Addresses in the following indexes A. Magistrates For The County B. Court Directory C. Trades Directory Accountants-Job Masters... More Info
This CD resource contains residential and trades directories (listing names and addresses) with detailed information about the principal seats, county council, and justices of the peace. It also includes the geology of Dorsetshire and topographical descriptions of every town, parish and village. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable *Contains over 460 pages... More Info
An alphabetical directory works its way through the towns and villages of Dorset, from Abbotsbury to Yetminster, detailing the settlements' amenities, history and locations, and listing commercial traders by name and profession. Larger towns, such as Weymouth or Wimborne, also list aldermen, council members, magistrates, public establishments, public officers, schools, clergy and Gentry. The work also lists Members of Parliament and Justices of the Peace. Over 350 pages. More Info
This directory is an ideal resource for those looking for a snapshot of Dorset just before the Second World War. It includes a colour map of the county, along with a towns and villages directory, private residents directory, trades directory, and a short history and geology of Dorset. * Digitally enhanced images of the original text * Searchable text * Bookmarked by major headings * Fully printable * Colour map of Dorset * Over 480 pages More Info
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Although the title of this book suggests that it deals with memorials, it is more of a history book covering various locations and buildings that are important to the historical and cultural heritage of Dorset. Some of the subjects covered are; • Churches of Dorset • Isle of Purbeck • Dorchester • Memorial Brasses in Dorset • Ford Abbey • Bridport • Plus m...More Info
Over 300 Dorset parish churches photographed and described with brief histories together with information on the location of their records. The area covered is the historical county of Dorset, so excludes churches in Bournemouth and Christchurch which were previously part of Hampshire. In each case there is at least one photograph of the exterior of the church, and as far as possible photographs o...More Info
Consists of 642 numbered folios plus some additional sheets. Because of the limited survival of such records, this book is the best source for the history of local government in Dorset. Published by the Dorset Record Society. 503 pages. Hardback.
Contains the names of more than 6200 individuals, taken from the Society's collection of pedigrees and family trees, who have been combined into one 'superfamily' using birth and marriage records. Details are given of names, dates, locations and relationships, produced using the Generations program. It also provides a Family Tree Maker version and a file in GEDCOM format for transfer into other pr...More Info
A searchable transcript of all three years of muster for the county of Dorset