Berkshire 1823 and 1844 Pigot's Trade Directory

Description

This CD resource contains the 1823 and 1844 Pigot's directories for Berkshire. 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 county life and the ability to find out what governed the lives of your ancestors.

Areas covered for 1823: Abingdon, Faringdon, Hungerford, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oakingham or Wokingham, Reading, Wallingford, Wantage, Windsor,Eton,Slough and Salt Hill.

Areas covered for 1844: Abingdon, Binfield,Bracknell etc, Faringdon, Hungerfood, Ilsey,East and West, Lambourn and Neighbourhood, Maidenhead, Newbury, Oakingham, Reading, Wallingford, Wantage, Windsor,Eton, Salt Hill and Slough.