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''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Directories''' {{England-sidebar}} | ''[[England Genealogy|England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Directories''' {{England-sidebar}} | ||
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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/britain-directories-and-almanacs?_ga=1.110943041.553913357.1443808205 Britain, Directories and Almanacs], ($), index, incomplete. | *[http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/britain-directories-and-almanacs?_ga=1.110943041.553913357.1443808205 Britain, Directories and Almanacs], ($), index, incomplete. | ||
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*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-50939/thoms-directory-great-britain-ireland-1894?s=218489221 Thom's Directory Great Britain & Ireland 1894], ($), index | *[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-50939/thoms-directory-great-britain-ireland-1894?s=218489221 Thom's Directory Great Britain & Ireland 1894], ($), index | ||
The publication of directories, originally alphabetical lists of the names and addresses of tradesmen, was very much a consequence of the growth of permanent shopping and trading centres in the 18th century. | The publication of directories, originally alphabetical lists of the names and addresses of tradesmen, was very much a consequence of the growth of permanent shopping and trading centres in the 18th century. | ||