The
history of Woodborough described in these Trade Directories changes
little during the 100 years covered, what is interesting though,
and can be compared, are the people and trades that each directory
lists. Those mentioned in each directory are those that have position
or trade, for all persons living in the village one would have to consult
the ten year censors of the time. Within these directories there are many
discrepancies with names, dates, values and others that have been observed,
but not corrected.
The style of the four main directories differ in so much
as some are more thorough than others, and those that are more thorough
naturally provide a greater amount of information and detail. Although
the population of the village increased during this period, trades
declined (in particular the frame knitting industry), this is further
discussed in the 'Shops and Trades' section elsewhere on this website,
go to: ►
All our directories have been adjusted so that they are similar
in style and presentation with each other. If directories other than those
listed become available we will try to provide them here. |
Directories 1832 - 1891
► White's Directory 1832
►
White's Directory 1844
►
Lascelles
& Hagar 1848
► White's Directory 1853
► White's Directory 1864
► Wright's Directory 1868
►
Morris's
Directory 1869
► Wright's Directory 1871
► Wright's
Directory 1874
► Wright's Directory 1879
► Kelly's Directory 1881
► Wright's Directory 1883
► Wright's Directory 1885
► Kelly's
Directory 1888
► Wright's
Directory 1889
► Wright's Directory
1891 |
Directories 1893 - 1941
► Wright's Directory 1893
► White's Directory 1894
► Wright's
Directory 1895
► Wright's Directory
1897
► Wright's
Directory 1899
► Kelly's
Directory 1900
► Kelly's Directory 1904
► Kelly's
Directory 1908
► Kelly's
Directory 1912
► Kelly's
Directory 1916
► Kelly's
Directory 1922
► Kelly's Directory 1925
► Kelly's Directory 1928
► Kelly's
Directory 1932
► Kelly's Directory 1936
► Kelly's
Directory 1941
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