As partr of a local project the 1861 census is a valuable tool as this lists all the details available to the time of people. In the small community of only 147 on the census tells us of the many family connections there are and if each of those families worked in the local coal mine.
However, its interesting to note that most of the managers came from different areas and not ‘home grown’
Trade directories in England trace their history back to the late 17th century, when volumes such as the Little London Directory of 1677 listed names of merchants and tradesmen “for the Benefit of all Dealers that shall have occasion with any of them; Directing them at the first sight of their name, to the place of their abode.” The first one for Stoke on Trent including this of Penkhull is Bradshaw’s 1818. Download and view it now.
These two collections first cover the period of 1888/9 and 1900. They are both publications of the district of Stoke-upon-Trent giving a full outline of the town and who is who and a summary of the events during the years mentioned.
The 1900 directory is the only account of the proposed new theatre in the town under the name of The Gordon Theatre. This gives full details of the design decoration size and the facilities that it provides to attract the well-to-do of the town in an attempt to provide entertainment at Stoke rather than its inhabitants having to travel to the town of Hanley. Makes a good read.
Staffordshire Directory 1912
This comprehensive directory lists all the towns within Staffordshire firstly with a brief history of the place. This ten follows the usual pattern of listing the Authorities, Religious Institutions, Schools followed by details of both commercial listings and well as notable individuals and their address. Very comprehensive. All seperate jpeg pages.
Trade directories in England trace their history back to the late 17th century, when volumes such as the Little London Directory of 1677 listed names of merchants and tradesmen “for the Benefit of all Dealers that shall have occasion with any of them; Directing them at the first sight of their name, to the place of their abode.”
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Later directories began to include sections on private residents. At first this mainly consisted of the wealthier and more prominent individuals. Eventually the directories became more comprehensive and more residents, especially householders, were included regardless of social status. Try this 1822 and fiand all that you are after.
Trade directories in England trace their history back to the late 17th century, when volumes such as the Little London Directory of 1677 listed names of merchants and tradesmen “for the Benefit of all Dealers that shall have occasion with any of them; Directing them at the first sight of their name, to the place of their abode.”
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Later directories began to include sections on private residents. At first this mainly consisted of the wealthier and more prominent individuals. Eventually the directories became more comprehensive and more residents, especially householders, were included regardless of social status. Pigot’s Directory of Staffordshire 1828
Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire
Trade directories in England trace their history back to the late 17th century, when volumes such as the Little London Directory of 1677 listed names of merchants and tradesmen “for the Benefit of all Dealers that shall have occasion with any of them; Directing them at the first sight of their name, to the place of their abode.”
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Staffordshire 1851 White’s Directory
Trade directories in England trace their history back to the late 17th century, when volumes such as the Little London Directory of 1677 listed names of merchants and tradesmen “for the Benefit of all Dealers that shall have occasion with any of them; Directing them at the first sight of their name, to the place of their abode.”
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Later directories began to include sections on private residents. At first this mainly consisted of the wealthier and more prominent individuals. Eventually the directories became more comprehensive and more residents, especially householders, were included regardless of social status.
1867 Keates Potteries Directory
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Later directories began to include sections on private residents. At first this mainly consisted of the wealthier and more prominent individuals. Eventually the directories became more comprehensive and more residents, especially householders, were included regardless of social status.
Post Office Directory of Staffordshire 1868
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Later directories began to include sections on private residents. At first this mainly consisted of the wealthier and more prominent individuals. Eventually the directories became more comprehensive and more residents, especially householders, were included regardless of social status.
This book is a directory of owners of land in England and Wales as it stood in 1873
It is listed by county and includes size of land and the rentable value.
Directory of Staffordshire 1900
Trade directories were originally produced to help promote and facilitate trade and commerce. A directory would include a general description of the town or area as well as details on local transportation, churches, schools, government offices and officials, shops, and businesses. Sometimes information on specific people, such as businessmen, traders, shopkeepers, was included as well.
Later directories began to include sections on private residents. At first this mainly consisted of the wealthier and more prominent individuals. Eventually the directories became more comprehensive and more residents, especially householders, were included regardless of social status.
Dr Talbot here describes fully the entry in Domesday of Penkhull, its context with the surrounding area and its size at around 1,100 acres stretching from the town of Hanley to Hanford. It was highly valued at £6 in comparison with the town of Burslem at ten shillings taxations. It provides a full explanation of its worth and its mixture of land and forects.William the Conqueror landed in September 1066 A.D. and won the Battle of Hastings against King Harold at nearby Senlac (later renamed Battle) on the 14th of October 1066. William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, a date that is embedded in the mind of almost every British citizen. It is seven A4 pages long.
This commences includes as an introduction dom1 above then extends in clearly explaining the original terms used in Domesday. The first impression of Penkhull as an extensive farming community embracing arable, meadow and woodland well supplied with farm machinery. The implications of the organised presentation of the entry, suggests a community, which had been established for some time. At its highest point, Penkhull village, no farming was possible because of the visible outcrop of red sandstone. It is this area that would have been chosen for early huts and a community settlement. The western and northern slopes provided ample opportunity for good farming. These later became the principal sites of the mediaeval ‘open field’ farming community. 7 pages long
This record is a complete directory and explanation of each word found within the Domesday record on 1086. With its use the words explain the meaning and put the words into context of the day.
At six pages this document is a result of much research by Dr. Talbot and presents a unique record of both the entry for Penkhull, and to place this into context with that of its neighbouring settlements, shows that the village of Penkhull was the largest in wealth because of its land in the district containing around eleven hundred acres.
Over the centuries, there has been an argument as to why the town of Newcastle under Lyme was not mentioned, all of which can be dismissed as here it is recorded under Trentham which the entry of Domesday there is a description in medieval terms of measurement and wealth and importantly who was the tenant under the Lordship of King William. Certainly, an important and impressive document to any study of Domesday containing all the areas of the necessary research to provide a conclusive document.
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