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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Tells the story on a daily basis, from the threat of German invasion during the hot summer of 1939, through radar research and the secret war, to the arrival of the US Army and the cross-channel sea and air armada on D-Day. 336 pages. Hardback.
A bargain - big price reduction. The author and her husband Arthur travelled all over the County visiting 300 parishes. The result is this comprehensive record of names, ranks, place of death and conflict as available. A CD, with memorial pictures and additional data, is now included with this book. 147 pages. Soft covers
A history of the village with many names included, with an index. 208 pages. Soft covers.
An index of Methodists who contributed one guinea to the Millennium Fund, which was started in 1898 and closed in 1904. Includes the donor's name, their village or town, the chapel they attended and the volume and page number of the entry in the Methodist Historic Roll. Includes the following Circuits: Blandford, Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Poole, Portland, Shaftesbury, Sherborn...More Info
Castleton's (now part of Sherborne) population in 1901 was a quarter of its 1831 peak, primarily due to the building of the Sherborne section of the London to Exeter railway. This book looks in detail at the residents during this period, and where possible analyses each of the censuses to identify where they came from, and where they moved to. Includes several photographs. 81 pages. Soft co...More Info