The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1917-1918

Unlock Your Aberdeen Ancestors: The 1917-1918 Post Office Directory (Digital Download & CD Edition)

Step back in time to the heart of Aberdeen during the pivotal years of 1917-1918. As the Great War raged across Europe, life in the "Granite City" carried on. Now, you can walk the streets of your ancestors' world with this complete, high-quality digital reproduction of the original Post Office Directory.

This isn't just a list of names; it's a snapshot of a community, a professional map, and a key to unlocking the stories of your family's past.

A Window into Your Family's World
Imagine finding your great-grandfather listed as a "shipwright" on Shiprow, or your great-aunt recorded as a "dressmaker" on Union Street. This directory places them directly in the fabric of daily life, providing crucial details that bring your family tree to life:

Residential & Commercial Listings: Find out where your ancestors lived and worked. Discover their professions, trades, and social standing within the community.

Head of Household: Typically lists the primary resident, helping you confirm family groups and identify the person of interest in a household.

Street-by-Street Navigation: Walk through historic Aberdeen, street by street, and see who their neighbours were.
Trade & Professional Directories: Was your ancestor a doctor, a lawyer, a baker, or a fisherman? The classified
commercial section makes it easy to find individuals by their trade.

Local Institutions & Officials: Discover details about the city's governance, churches, schools, and public services, providing rich context for your ancestor's life.

How to Use This Digital Archive

This directory has been meticulously scanned from an original 1917-1918 edition and is presented as a collection of high-resolution digital images, preserving the authentic look and feel of the historic document.

Please Note: This is a scanned image-based PDF, not a text-searchable document. However, its power lies in its original, logical structure. The directory is beautifully alphabetised, making navigation intuitive and straightforward:

For Surnames: Simply use the PDF's bookmarked navigation or scroll to the alphabetical section you need (e.g., "M" for "Mackenzie"). From there, it's a quick and easy visual scan to find your ancestor's entry.

For Streets: The street directory is also organised alphabetically, allowing you to jump directly to the street name and browse the residents and businesses.

For Professions: The trade section is grouped by profession, making it simple to find all the bakers, engineers, or grocers in Aberdeen at that time.

It’s the perfect digital experience for those who enjoy the process of historical research and discovery, just like browsing the original book in a library archive.

Product Details
Title: The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen, 1917-1918
Format: High-Resolution PDF Digital Archive

Availability: Choose what works best for you:

Instant Digital Download: Get started on your research immediately after purchase.
Physical CD-ROM: A perfect, permanent backup or a thoughtful gift for the family historian in your life. The CD will be shipped directly to you.

Compatibility: Viewable on any computer or device with a standard PDF reader (like Adobe Acrobat, which is available for free).

Who is this for?
Genealogists and family historians with Aberdeen roots.
Local historians researching the city during the First World War.
Anyone wanting to understand the social and commercial landscape of early 20th-century Scotland.
Don't let your family's story remain hidden in the past. Add this essential piece of Aberdeen's history to your digital library and connect with the generations who came before you.

Order your copy today and begin your journey of discovery!