The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1940-1941

Wartime Aberdeen: The Post Office Directory 1940-1941

Unlock the stories of your ancestors who lived, worked, and thrived in the Granite City during its darkest hours.

Imagine the streets of Aberdeen in 1940-1941. The air, thick with the uncertainty of war, is also filled with the resilient spirit of its people. The blackout curtains are drawn, the sound of shipbuilding echoes from the docks, and families cling to a sense of normalcy amidst a world-changing conflict.

Now, you can hold a piece of that history in your hands.

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen for 1940-1941 is more than just a list of names and addresses; it is a time capsule. It captures a unique snapshot of the city on the home front, bridging the gap between the 1911 and 1951 censuses and providing an invaluable, year-by-year record of your family's life during the Second World War.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Resident Names & Addresses: Pinpoint exactly where your ancestors lived. Walk the same streets they did, from the grand houses of the West End to the tenements of the city centre.
Occupations & Trades: Go beyond names and dates. Discover your great-grandfather's trade—was he a fisherman, an engineer, a clerk, or perhaps a shopkeeper keeping the city supplied? This adds rich, personal detail to your family tree.
Commercial & Trade Listings: See the businesses that formed the backbone of daily life. Find the family-run bakery, the tailor where they bought their clothes, or the pub where they gathered for a fleeting moment of cheer.
Official & Municipal Information: View a complete list of city officials, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and ministers. Understand the civic structure that governed daily life during wartime.
Comprehensive Street Directory: An invaluable tool for researchers. Look up a specific street and see a list of all its householders, giving you a powerful picture of your ancestor's immediate community and neighbours.
Why This 1940-1941 Edition is Essential for Your Research:

This isn't just any directory. It documents a city at a pivotal moment. Aberdeen, as a major port and industrial hub, played a crucial role in the war effort. This directory reflects that reality, showing the commercial and social fabric of a community mobilised for conflict. It's the key to understanding not just who your ancestors were, but what their world was like.

Perfect For:

Family Historians with Aberdeen roots
Genealogists seeking to fill the gap between census years
Local and Social Historians researching life on the Scottish Home Front
Anyone with a passion for Scottish heritage and WWII history
Don't let your ancestors' stories remain lost in the past. Add the Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1940-1941 to your research toolkit and bring their wartime world to life.