The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1927-1928

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1927-1928

Step back in time and walk the granite-paved streets of interwar Aberdeen.

Do your family roots lie in the Granite City? Were your ancestors shaping the life of this vibrant Scottish community in the years between the great wars? Now, you can move beyond names and dates and discover the world they knew.

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1927-1928 is more than a book; it's a time capsule. It’s a key that unlocks the doors to your ancestors' daily lives, providing a rich, detailed snapshot of the city on the cusp of the modern era.

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine
The 1921 Scotland Census gave us a crucial glimpse into our families, but what happened next? This directory bridges the gap, offering an indispensable "census substitute" for the late 1920s. It’s your chance to find your family where official records leave off.

A Treasure Trove of Information Awaits You Inside:
Imagine discovering not just who your ancestors were, but how they lived. This comprehensive directory contains:

Alphabetical List of Residents: The core of the directory! Find your ancestors by name, uncovering their occupation and full street address. Was your great-grandfather a shipwright, a grocer, a teacher, or a domestic servant?
Commercial & Trades Directory: Explore the economic heartbeat of 1920s Aberdeen. Find the businesses where your ancestors worked, shopped, and built their lives. Perfect for understanding the local industries that supported your family.
Street Directory: The ultimate tool for house history! See who your ancestors' neighbours were. Trace the history of a specific address and build a picture of the community they belonged to.
Official Information & Institutions: Discover the city's officials, lists of churches, schools, societies, and public buildings. This context is vital for understanding the social and civic structure that shaped your ancestors' world.
Vibrant Advertisements: Breathe life into your research with period advertisements for local shops, services, and products. See the styles, prices, and priorities of the day, adding colour and texture to your family story.
Who Will You Discover?
This is your chance to find:

The great-uncle who ran a small tailoring shop on Union Street.
The great-aunt who worked as a clerk for a shipping company.
The widowed great-grandmother living with her children in a tenement in Rosemount.
The family of a fisherman in Footdee or a granite cutter in the city's industrial heart.
More Than Just Names—Build Their Story
A family tree is a chart, but this directory helps you write the narrative. By placing your ancestors in a specific home, on a specific street, with a specific job in 1927, you transform them from a simple entry into real people who lived, worked, and thrived in the heart of Aberdeen.