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Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 120 Send Message	Michael	Report	23 Dec 2008 14:57
	Hello again Directories I have looked at for Northumberland/Durham have different sections.Some have streets with residents listed,a "court" listing which is an alphabetical list of residents and trade and business sections with trades listed alphabetically. They are not always comprehensive,I suppose businesses may have had to pay for an entry,a bit like yellow pages. Bear in mind that the entries will not always be up to date for the year in which the directory was published. Mike
	Researching: Stephenson,Boggon,Gilroy, Newcastle,Coxlodge,North Shields
Member Since: January 2005 Posts: 557 Send Message	:) still smiling :)	Report	23 Dec 2008 14:38
Member Since: January 2005 Posts: 557 Send Message	Thanks for this Mike, Do historical directories hold all business information. I'm trying to find a coffee house i have an address for but don't know if it would have info like this. Thank you for the tip Mike.
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 120 Send Message	Michael	Report	23 Dec 2008 14:25
	Just a reminder for anyone who has not found this site yet. Directories are invaluable in filling in the gaps between census,and BMD certificates. Just Google Historical Directories. Mike S
	Researching: Stephenson,Boggon,Gilroy, Newcastle,Coxlodge,North Shields