The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1922-1923

Walk the Granite Streets of 1920s Aberdeen and Meet Your Ancestors

Unlock the secrets of your family's past with The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen, 1922-1923. More than a list of names, it's a time capsule waiting to be explored.

What was life like for your family in the years following the Great War? As the world began to heal and change, a new chapter was written in the Granite City. Now, you can turn the pages of that chapter.

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen for 1922-1923 is not just a directory; it's a key that unlocks the door to your ancestors' world. For the family historian, it is an indispensable resource, a vibrant snapshot of a community captured at a pivotal moment in history. It serves as a crucial "census substitute," bridging the gap between the 1911 and upcoming 1921 census releases and providing detail that no other single document can offer.

What Stories Will You Uncover Within?

Imagine finding your great-grandfather's name, not just as an entry, but as a baker on Union Street, a fisherman in Footdee, or a clerk in a city office. This directory allows you to do just that and so much more:

Trace Your Family's Footsteps: The comprehensive Alphabetical Directory lists the head of the household, their occupation, and their full address. Pinpoint their home on a modern map and literally stand where they once stood.
Reconstruct Their Neighbourhood: The Street Directory lists every head of household in order along each street. Who were their neighbours? What other trades were practiced on their road? This provides invaluable social context.
Understand Their World: Discover the fabric of their daily life through detailed sections on:
Commercial & Trade Directories: Find the businesses they patronized and the industries that powered the city.
Official & Municipal Information: Learn about the city's governance, from council members to law officials and school board members.
Ecclesiastical & Educational Listings: Identify the churches where they worshipped and the schools their children attended.
Breathe in the Atmosphere: The original advertisements are a window into the past. See the products they bought, the medicines they trusted, and the language of the era. These colourful ads add personality and flavour to your family story.
Who is this for?

Genealogists tracing family trees in Aberdeen and Northeast Scotland.
Local historians researching the social and commercial landscape of post-WWI Aberdeen.
Anyone with Scottish heritage wanting to connect with their roots in a tangible, meaningful way.
Don't let your ancestors remain just names and dates on a chart. Give them an address, a profession, a community, and a story.