The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1907-1908

Step into the bustling world of your ancestors and unlock the secrets held in the "Second City of the Empire."

Imagine the Glasgow of 1907. The air thick with the smoke of industry, the Clyde thronged with the great ships of the world, and the tenement streets alive with the voices of a million souls. Was your family among them? Now, you can move beyond the names and dates and place them directly into this vibrant, pivotal moment in history. The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1907-1908 is more than a book; it's a time machine, a street map, and a census of working life, all rolled into one.

What You'll Discover Inside:

This meticulously digitised directory is a genealogist's goldmine, offering a detailed snapshot of Glasgow on the eve of the Great War. Within its pages, you can:

Locate Your Ancestors: Search a comprehensive alphabetical list of heads of households, tradespeople, and professionals to find your family by name.
Pinpoint Their Address: Discover the exact street, number, and even the tenement building where they lived and worked.
Uncover Their Occupation: Was your great-grandfather a shipyard riveter, a clerk, a publican, or a master baker? The directory reveals their trade and place of business.
Explore Their Neighbourhood: Use the detailed Street Directory to see who their neighbours were, building a picture of the local community and its character.
Identify Local Institutions: Find listings for churches, schools, municipal buildings, and societies, giving you invaluable context for your ancestor's daily life.
Find Family Businesses: Discover if your ancestors owned a shop, a workshop, or a larger commercial enterprise.
Browse Evocative Advertisements: The period ads are a window into the products, services, and aspirations of Edwardian Glaswegians, adding rich colour to your family story.
Why This Directory is Essential for Your Research:

Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck between census years? The directory fills the crucial gaps, helping you trace family movements and changes in circumstance.
Add Rich Context: Go beyond names and dates. Understand the social and economic landscape your family navigated.
Verify and Corroborate: Use the directory to confirm details found in other records, adding confidence to your family tree.