The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1937-1938

Unlock Your Family's Story in The Post Office Directory of 1937-1938

Imagine the Granite City on the brink of a new era. The rumble of trams along Union Street, the scent of the North Sea, and the clang of shipyard hammers fill the air. It's 1937, and your ancestors were part of this vibrant, bustling world. Now, you can walk in their footsteps. The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1937-1938 is more than a book; it's a time capsule, offering a detailed snapshot of the city and its people just before the world changed forever.

What Is This Invaluable Directory?

This isn't just a list of names. It's a comprehensive key to the social and commercial life of Aberdeen in the late 1930s. Packed with meticulously gathered information, this directory allows you to move beyond simple names and dates to truly understand your ancestor's world. Inside, you will discover:

Commercial & Trades Directory: A complete A-Z of Aberdeen's businesses. Find out if your ancestor was a baker, a fish merchant, a granite mason, or ran a local shop. See their business address and place them firmly in the city's economy.
Street Directory: An indispensable tool for house historians! Systematically lists every head of household, resident, and business street-by-street. Pinpoint the exact house your family lived in and discover who their neighbours were.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the city's private householders, making it easy to find your ancestor by name and confirm their address.
Official, Court, & Professional Directory: A who's who of Aberdeen's influential figures. Find listings for doctors, lawyers, teachers, clergy, and city officials, providing context for the community your family belonged to.
Institutions & Organizations: Details on churches, schools, societies, and public buildings, helping you understand the civic and religious landscape of your ancestor's daily life.
Who Will Find This Directory Invaluable?

Family Historians: Trace your Aberdeen ancestors, break down brick walls, and add rich detail to your family tree.
Local History Enthusiasts: Explore the commercial and social fabric of pre-WWII Aberdeen.
House Historians: Uncover the past residents of your home or any Aberdeen property.
Writers & Researchers: Gain authentic, period-specific details for historical projects or novels.
Bring Your Family History to Life

With this directory, you can:

Pinpoint the exact address where your great-grandparents lived.
Discover your ancestor's occupation and trade, understanding their daily toil and social standing.
Visualize their neighbourhood by seeing the local shops and businesses they would have frequented.
Uncover a long-forgotten family business or professional practice.
Cross-reference information to confirm family stories and verify dates.
Add colour and context to your family tree, transforming a list of names into a living, breathing story.