The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1923-1924

The Post Office Directory 1923-1924

Step back in time and walk the streets of post-war Aberdeen. Discover the homes, businesses, and daily lives of your family a century ago.

Ever wondered what life was like for your great-grandparents in the Granite City? Did they run a shop on Union Street? Live in a tenement in Castlegate? Work in the bustling harbour or a thriving paper mill? The census tells you where they were every ten years, but what happened in between?

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1923-1924 is your time machine. This isn't just a list of names; it's a comprehensive snapshot of a vibrant city recovering from the Great War and stepping into the modern age. It’s the key to unlocking the stories that bring your family history to life.

A Window into a Bygone Era:
Imagine Aberdeen in the early 1920s. The trams rattle down King Street, the smell of the sea hangs in the air, and the city's industries—fishing, granite, and papermaking—are its lifeblood. This directory places your ancestors right in the heart of that world, providing context that no other single document can offer.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Residential Directory: An alphabetical list of thousands of heads of household, their occupations, and their full addresses. Find your ancestor and pinpoint exactly where they lived.
Street Directory: A complete listing of every street in Aberdeen, house by house, showing who lived at each address. Perfect for understanding the neighbourhood and identifying potential relatives living nearby.
Commercial & Trades Directory: A detailed classified list of every business and tradesperson in the city. Discover if your ancestor was a baker, a blacksmith, a tailor, or a shipbuilder. Find the family shop and see what they offered.
Official & Clerical Lists: Names and addresses of city councillors, magistrates, doctors, ministers of the church, and other prominent citizens. See the structure of the community your family belonged to.
Vivid Advertisements: A treasure trove of period advertisements, offering a fascinating glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the day. See what your ancestors might have bought, from "guaranteed waterproof boots" to the latest in "wireless technology."
Why This Directory is Essential for Your Research:

Bridge the Census Gap: Perfect for filling in the crucial years between the 1911 and 1921 censuses.
Confirm Family Stories: Verify family anecdotes about an address, a profession, or a family business.
Break Down Brick Walls: Find a missing relative by searching for their known trade or street.
Add Colour to Your Tree: Move beyond names and dates. Add an address, a profession, and a community to your ancestor's profile.