Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1921-1922

Step Back in Time: Unlock Your Bute Ancestors in Higgie & Co's Directory 1921-1922
Are your family roots anchored in the windswept shores and vibrant communities of the Isle of Bute? Do you find yourself searching for that crucial piece of evidence to bridge the gap between the 1911 Census and the 1925 Valuation Roll? Your search is over.

We are proud to offer a high-quality, digitally searchable reproduction of the Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1921-1922. This isn't just a book; it's a time capsule, a key that unlocks the world your ancestors knew in the aftermath of the Great War, a period of profound change and resilience.

Why This 1921-1922 Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine
Census records provide a snapshot every ten years, but life happens in the years between. This directory fills that critical gap, offering a rich, detailed view of daily life on Bute at a specific moment in time. For anyone with Bute ancestry, it is an indispensable resource for:

Pinpointing Ancestors: Locate your relatives with precision. Find their exact street address in Rothesay, Kilchattan, or Port Bannatyne, allowing you to walk the very streets they once walked.
Discovering Occupations: Move beyond "labourer" or "domestic servant." The directory lists your ancestor's specific trade or profession—were they a grocer, a ship's carpenter, a teacher, or the proprietor of a guest house? This adds incredible colour and context to their life story.
Building a Community Picture: Genealogy is more than just names and dates. See who their neighbours were, identify local shopkeepers they would have traded with, and find the name of the family doctor. This directory reconstructs the entire social ecosystem your family inhabited.
Confirming Family Details: Use the directory to corroborate information found elsewhere, confirm the spelling of a surname, or prove a family's residence in Bute during this specific period.
What Treasures Await You Inside?
Higgie & Co's directories were renowned for their comprehensive detail. This edition is no exception, providing a fascinating cross-section of island life:

Street-by-Street Directory: A complete alphabetical listing of the principal streets in Rothesay and other key villages, with the head of each household named.
Commercial Directory: An exhaustive list of local businesses and tradespeople, from bankers and bakers to masons and merchants. Perfect for researching the history of a family business.
Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of private individuals, making it easy to search for a specific name regardless of their location.
Official Information: A directory of local officials, clergy, doctors, and public institutions, placing your ancestors within the formal structure of the community.
Invaluable Advertisements: The period advertisements are a researcher's delight! They reveal the products, services, and aspirations of the time, often mentioning the business owner by name and providing a unique glimpse into the local economy.
A Glimpse into Post-War Bute
The year 1921 was a pivotal time. The world was reshaping itself after the trauma of World War I. This directory captures that unique atmosphere—the blend of Victorian elegance and the emerging modern world. It shows a community in transition, making the information it holds all the more poignant and historically significant.

Perfect For:
Family Historians with Bute roots
Local and Social History researchers
House Historians tracing the story of a specific property
Anyone with a love for the Isle of Bute and its heritage
Don't let your Bute ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them a home, an address, a trade, and a community. Add this essential piece of the puzzle to your collection today and bring their story to life.

Order your copy of the Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1921-1922 and reconnect with your island heritage!