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
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
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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Arthur Mee's classic pre-WW2 guide to the region's settlements including churches and castles and other historic places – with 303 places and 180 pictures.
Edited by Yvonne Cresswell, revised ed, 2010. Originally published as a guide to an exhibition at the Manx Museum in Douglas, Isle of Man. Now substantially revised with large numbers of additional colour illustrations and maps.
Memorial (Monumental)Inscriptions (MIs). PDF files. Reader included.
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