What are county guides and directories?
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General county directories of Bedfordshire have now ceased but
many were published from the mid-eighteenth century onwards
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The old county guides and directories often include details of
local businesses, educational establishments, local clubs and societies and
local officials
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They may also include maps, photographs, line
drawings and advertisements
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Older guides and directories may include street directories
listing names of people living in the area
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County guides are still published occasionally giving an
overview of local business, leisure, services and villages and details of local
government
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See also Town guides and directories
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Page last updated: 5th April 2011
