The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1906-1907

Step Back in Time: Walk the Edwardian Streets of Glasgow with Your Ancestors

Unlock the world of your family in 1906-1907 with the definitive guide to the "Second City of the Empire."

Imagine the bustling energy of Edwardian Glasgow—the clang of the shipyards, the grandeur of George Street, the daily chatter in the tenement closes. Your ancestors were a part of this vibrant world. Now, you can hold the key to their daily lives.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1906-1907 is more than just a list of names; it's a time capsule. For genealogists and family historians, it is an indispensable resource that transforms your research from a list of dates into a living, breathing story.

What Will You Discover Inside?

This meticulously compiled directory provides a stunningly detailed snapshot of Glasgow on the eve of great change. Within its pages, you can:

Locate Your Ancestors: Find your family members in the comprehensive Alphabetical List of Residents, which includes their name, occupation, and full street address.
Explore Their Neighbourhood: Use the Street Directory to pinpoint their exact house and discover who their neighbours were. Walk the street with them, virtually, and understand the community they lived in.
Understand Their Livelihood: Find their place of work in the Commercial & Trade Directory, which lists businesses by trade. Was your great-grandfather a master baker, a clerk, or an engine fitter? Find out here.
Piece Together the Puzzle: Cross-reference names and addresses to solve family mysteries, distinguish between individuals with the same name, and break down those stubborn brick walls.
Gain Rich Context: Discover the civic structure of the city with listings for officials, churches, schools, public buildings, and charitable institutions. See the world through their eyes.
See the City as They Did: Be captivated by contemporary advertisements for local businesses, from tea rooms to drapers, and consult the included maps to navigate the Glasgow they knew.
Why the 1906-1907 Edition?

This edition captures Glasgow at the zenith of its industrial and imperial power. It’s a city on the cusp of the modern era, filled with hope, ambition, and the complex social fabric of the early 20th century. It's the perfect resource for anyone with family in Glasgow during this dynamic period.