Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1925-1926

Higgie & Co's Directory 1925-1926
Step back in time to the Isle of Bute between the wars. This is more than a book; it is a key to the world your ancestors knew. Higgie & Co's Directory of Bute for 1925-1926 is an invaluable snapshot of island life, preserving the names, trades, and streets of a generation now lost to living memory. For the genealogist, this meticulously compiled directory is a treasure trove of information, capable of breaking down brick walls and adding rich, contextual detail to your family tree.

What Secrets Will This Directory Reveal About Your Family?

Imagine finding your great-grandfather listed not just as a name, but as a "Master Grocer" on Rothesay's High Street. Picture discovering your great-aunt's address as a domestic servant in a grand Victorian villa. This directory provides the critical details that transform your research from a list of dates into a living story.

Inside, you will discover:

Comprehensive Residential & Commercial Listings: Find your ancestors by name, whether they were a head of household, a tenant, or a local business owner. Discover their exact address, providing a tangible link to the place they called home.
Official Court & Parliamentary Directory: Identify the key figures of the era—magistrates, councillors, and Members of Parliament. Was your ancestor involved in local governance or a respected member of the community?
Classified Trades Directory: This is a genealogist's goldmine. Search by profession to find all the blacksmiths, teachers, fishermen, or drapers on the island. This is essential for tracing ancestors when you know their trade but not their exact location.
Detailed Street Directories for Rothesay & Port Bannatyne: Virtually walk the streets your ancestors walked! These listings allow you to see who their neighbours were, understand the character of their neighbourhood, and even identify the family-run shops they would have visited daily.
Essential Local Information: Gain a deeper understanding of the world that shaped your ancestors' lives with details on local postal services, shipping timetables (vital for an island community), carriage fares, and public institutions.
Why This 1925-1926 Edition is Crucial for Your Research:

This directory captures a unique moment in history. The Great War had ended, but the full impact of the Great Depression was yet to be felt. It documents a community in transition, holding onto Victorian and Edwardian traditions while stepping into the modern age. For anyone with Bute ancestry, this is the definitive resource for placing your family precisely within that context.

Don't let your ancestors' stories remain just names on a chart.

Give them an address, a profession, a community, and a place in time. Higgie & Co's Directory is the bridge between the data in your family tree and the vibrant, real lives they led.

Order your copy today and take the next step in your journey to discover your Bute heritage.