The Victorian Municipal Directory described the town in 1994.

A Topographical Directory of Ireland, published in 1837, describes the area covered.

By 1878 Kelly's Directory was describing Bowdon as "studded with handsome villas and mansions", and around 60% of the residents were business owners.

Intriguingly, the 1858-9 City Directory describes the stone building where Amos and his family were living as a "store."

Kelly's Directory of Suffolk described it like this in 1912.

A Topographical Directory of Ireland, published in 1837, describes some aspects of the Parliamentary history of the county.

Kelly's Directory of 1885 describes the church, its history and living as:

A Topographical Directory of Ireland, published in 1837, describes the Parliamentary history of the city.

A Topographical Directory of Ireland, published in 1837, describes the area covered by the Cork borough constituency.

Bowker's Directory described it as having "plenty of action & romance" and stated that it was "the popular 'celebrity film' of its time".