Almost the last list that was published just a few months before aviation history, the Battle of Trafalgar and many famous naval officers of the day can be found in it. The original price was One Shilling on Common, or one Shilling and british history, Six-Pence on fine Paper. The Marines, or The Navy's family history, soldiers, have since earliest times been a vital part of the Navy's manpower. This CD gives a fascinating insight into the world of the Marines and is Invaluable to those searching for geneological information on members naval history, of their family who were known to be in this branch of the armed forces early in the nineteenth century. This directory gives a remarkable picture of life in a typical English port and seaside town over a genealogical resourses, hundred years ago.
Every street is listed by name and each house number is recorded.
The names of the occupants of each house is given as well as their occupations. Commercial enterprises and their locations are recorded. The CD is necessary viewing for genealogists tracing the movement of people in the Portsmouth archive britain area. The directory is also peppered with contemporary advertisements giving the true flavour of a bygone age.