Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1923-1924

Higgie & Co's Directory 1923-1924
Step back in time to the Isle of Bute as it was a century ago. Are your family roots anchored in the windswept shores and vibrant communities of Rothesay, Kingarth, or the wider Isle of Bute? Do you long to walk the streets your ancestors walked, to understand the world they inhabited just after the Great War? Higgie & Co's Directory for 1923-1924 is not just a book; it is a time capsule, a key that unlocks the daily lives, professions, and social fabric of your Bute forebears.

For the dedicated genealogist, this directory is an indispensable resource, bridging the gap between official records and the rich, personal details that bring a family tree to life.

Why This 1923-1924 Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:
Census records provide a snapshot every ten years, but a directory shows the year-in, year-out reality. This edition captures a pivotal moment in history, as the world reshaped itself after WWI. Within its pages, you will find:

Residential & Commercial Listings: Discover precisely where your ancestors lived and worked. The directory lists householders by name and street, allowing you to pinpoint their home, perhaps even seeing who their neighbours were.
Trades & Professions: Was your great-grandfather a stonemason, a fisherman, a domestic servant, or a shopkeeper in Rothesay? The classified trades section will place them within the local economy, giving context to their skills and daily lives.
Official Information: Access details of local officials, councillors, magistrates, and public institutions. This helps you understand the civic structure that governed your ancestors' lives.
Local Advertisements: The charming advertisements are more than just curiosities. They reveal the goods and services available, the cost of living, and the names of local business owners—perhaps one of them was a relation!
Social Context: Beyond names and addresses, this directory paints a vivid picture of Bute in the early 1920s. You'll get a feel for the community's character, its reliance on tourism, its industries, and its social hierarchy.
Solve Your Genealogical Puzzles:
Use this powerful tool to:

Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck between the 1911 and 1921 (or later) censuses? This directory can confirm a family's residence, fill in missing years, and suggest new avenues for research.
Distinguish Between Individuals: Find two men named "John Brown" in Rothesay? The directory will help you separate them by their profession or address, ensuring you're tracing the correct ancestor.
Enrich Your Family Story: Move beyond a simple list of names and dates. Imagine your ancestor walking up Montague Street to buy groceries from a shop listed in the directory. Add colour and texture to your family narrative with authentic historical detail.
Plan a Research Trip: If you plan to visit Bute, use this directory to locate the exact addresses of your ancestors' homes, schools, and workplaces. Your trip will become a profound journey into your family's past.
A High-Quality Digital Reproduction for the Modern Researcher:

This is a carefully digitised version of the original text. While preserving the charm and authenticity of the 1923-1924 edition, it provides the convenience of instant access and keyword searching, allowing you to find your surnames in seconds.

Don't let your Bute ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them a home, a street, and a community.

Add Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1923-1924 to your genealogy library today and reconnect with the world they knew.