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History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 09:04
by Percival16
Is there a succinct history of Liverpool that encompasses the 18th and 19th Centuries an shows the original streets and where the tradesmen lived, the meaning of various occupations, the retail price index for the period, the worthies etc. I am trying to get a flavour of the city as it was in the 18th and early 19th Century, a period of great change. Another angle is trying to work out why an impoverished widow, with 9 children, would remove from Warrington in 1810 where her family lived and where she could get support from her wealthy family.
Thanks for any ideas
Peter
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 09:27
by MaryA
I think you may get a number of answers for this query. For streetmaps C1900 this is pretty good,
http://www.liverpoolhistoryprojects.co.uk/ scroll down a little, click the square with the letters all over it and then top left link to the street you want, you should be able to match up some of the main streets with a current map, such as maps.google.co.uk.
You will find a number of sites for old occupations and their meanings, including
http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/
I would recommend that you join the Lancashire Library, you will then be able to access the old newspapers online via their site using your Library Card number.
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 10:44
by Blue70
Old directories of Liverpool give a brief historical timeline record. For a more detailed history there are various free online books including this one:-
Ramsay Muir - "A History of Liverpool"
https://archive.org/details/cu31924028139388
Here is a zoom-able and moveable map from the end of the 19th century which will give you an overview of the city's street layout:-
http://historic-liverpool.co.uk/old-map ... wales-1898
Blue
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 11:09
by MaryA
I have just collated a number of map links our forum members have contributed over some time, you will find them very useful.
http://forum.liverpool-genealogy.org.uk ... 14&t=14273
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 11:52
by Percival16
MaryA wrote:I think you may get a number of answers for this query. For streetmaps C1900 this is pretty good,
http://www.liverpoolhistoryprojects.co.uk/ scroll down a little, click the square with the letters all over it and then top left link to the street you want, you should be able to match up some of the main streets with a current map, such as maps.google.co.uk.
You will find a number of sites for old occupations and their meanings, including
http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/
I would recommend that you join the Lancashire Library, you will then be able to access the old newspapers online via their site using your Library Card number.
Whew! Should have never asked that question!
) Thank you very much Mary A for all of your answers - will start trawling in the Xmas hols!
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 11:53
by Percival16
Thank you blue - Ramsay Muir sounds familiar - will see if i can get an inter library loan.
Peter
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 12:11
by MaryA
Percival16 wrote:
Thank you blue - Ramsay Muir sounds familiar - will see if i can get an inter library loan.
Peter
You don't need to, click the link, it takes you to an online version. You can either read it on your computer or download it and send to an ereader.
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 26 Nov 2014 13:05
by Percival16
MaryA wrote:Percival16 wrote:
Thank you blue - Ramsay Muir sounds familiar - will see if i can get an inter library loan.
Peter
You don't need to, click the link, it takes you to an online version. You can either read it on your computer or download it and send to an ereader.
That's an idea - thanks !
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 15:25
by LizRB13167
Thought this may be useful. I've just finished reading on my Kobo (e-reader) via the Kobo (anagram of book) website, a free download book called Recollections of Old Liverpool - a Nonagenarian. May be too early but interesting nonetheless. Lizzie
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 16:10
by Blue70
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 16:55
by Percival16
Thanks blue - this will keep me going for the next few years!
Peter
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 19:38
by MaryA
Thanks also Lizzie for your very useful suggestion.
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 27 Nov 2014 20:38
by Percival16
MaryA wrote:I think you may get a number of answers for this query. For streetmaps C1900 this is pretty good,
http://www.liverpoolhistoryprojects.co.uk/ scroll down a little, click the square with the letters all over it and then top left link to the street you want, you should be able to match up some of the main streets with a current map, such as maps.google.co.uk.
You will find a number of sites for old occupations and their meanings, including
http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/
I would recommend that you join the Lancashire Library, you will then be able to access the old newspapers online via their site using your Library Card number.
That is an excellent idea - will do!
Thank you for that. I only thought i could join local libraries to my area, I had forgotten about the internet angle. thank you again.
Peter
Re: History of Liverpool
Posted: 28 Nov 2014 09:02
by MaryA
MaryA wrote:Thanks also Lizzie for your very useful suggestion.