The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1905-1906

Step into Edwardian Glasgow: Unlock Your Ancestors' World with the Definitive 1905-1906 Directory

Imagine walking down a bustling Glasgow street in 1905. The air is thick with the smoke from shipyard funnels, the clang of a distant foundry, and the chatter of merchants and dockers. This was the vibrant, complex world your ancestors knew. Now, you can unlock its secrets.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1905-1906 is more than just a book of names; it's a time capsule. It’s the key that bridges the gap between the 1901 and 1911 censuses, providing a detailed snapshot of life in one of the British Empire's most dynamic cities. Whether you're tracing a great-grandfather's address or researching the history of a local business, this directory is an indispensable tool for bringing your family's past to life.

What You'll Discover Inside:
This meticulously digitised version of the original directory puts a wealth of genealogical gold at your fingertips. It's not just data; it's context.

🔍 Find Your Ancestors by Name: The core alphabetical residential section lists thousands of private residents, tradespeople, and professionals. Discover their full name, occupation, and exact street address, placing them precisely in time and place.
🏠 Explore Their Neighbourhood: Use the comprehensive street directory to see who lived next door, map out the local community, and find addresses that have long since changed. Was it a bustling tenement or a respectable suburban villa?
⚙️ Discover Their Livelihood: Did your ancestor run a grocery, work as a coppersmith, or practice law? The commercial and trades directory categorises businesses and professionals, allowing you to confirm a family trade or understand the economic landscape of Edwardian Glasgow.
🏛️ Connect with the City's Infrastructure: The Court Directory lists officials, nobility, gentry, and clergy. Find the churches where your family may have worshipped, the schools they attended, and the banks they used.
📰 Uncover the Everyday Details: The period advertisements are a treasure trove! See the products they bought, the medicines they took, and the services that defined their daily lives. It’s social history at its most vivid.
Who Is This Essential For?
Genealogists & Family Historians: The perfect "census substitute" to break down brick walls and track family movements between 1901 and 1911.
Local & Social Historians: Gain unparalleled insight into the structure, commerce, and society of Glasgow at the height of the Edwardian era.
Descendants of Glasgow: Connect with your heritage and walk the virtual streets of your ancestors' city.
Writers & Novelists: Add authentic detail and historical accuracy to your stories set in early 20th-century Scotland.
How to Use It in Your Research:
Stuck after the 1901 Census? Find your family in this directory to see where they were living and working just a few years later.
Have an old address? Use the street directory to identify the specific resident or business at that location in 1905.
Know an ancestor's trade? Look them up in the commercial section to find their business premises and see their competitors.
Building a family story? Use the details of their address, profession, and neighbourhood to add rich, colourful context to their biography.