Street & Trade Directories

Throughout the 19thC and into the 20thC the publication of directories became increasingly popular. One of the earliest Cornish directories is Pigot's Directory of 1830. However it was several decades later before coverage was detailed and comprehensive enough towns as well as the smaller parishes. The most consistent directory was Kelly's but there were also Post Office Directories, Harrods, White's, etc.

Directories usually only mention tradesmen, farmers and private residents who were 'of independent means'. Clients paid for an entry so they may not be considered conclusive evidence of the existence of farmers and traders.

DIRECTORIES FOR CALLINGTON