were can i get info off family run shops in 1800s?

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Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 105 Send Message	Laura-Jane	Report	23 Dec 2004 15:21
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 105 Send Message	hi all. does anyone out there no if their is any way i can find information on shops that family members owned in the 1800s. my family side own houses to rent and butchers shops all around norfolk.
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 1,161 Send Message	Janet	Report	23 Dec 2004 15:26
	Try www.historicaldirectories.org. You can plot family businesses through Pigots/Kellys and other directories going back to the late 1700's. Not all directories are on this site in which case you will have to visit the nearest big library or CRO from where your ancestors came. Janet
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,610 Send Message	John	Report	23 Dec 2004 15:26
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 1,610 Send Message	Trade Directories.
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	23 Dec 2004 16:05
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	When you can get there, there will probably be a lot of info in the records office - rent books, etc, ads in local newspapers, etc. nell
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 105 Send Message	Laura-Jane	Report	23 Dec 2004 17:59
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 105 Send Message	thanks all for your help ill have a look at site. merry christmas.