The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1910-1911

Unlock the stories, streets, and lives of your family in a bustling city on the brink of a new era.

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Edwardian Glasgow. The air is thick with the promise of industry—the hum of shipyards, the clatter of trams, the lively chatter from the tenements and grand villas. This was the world your ancestors knew. Now, you can hold the key to that world.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1910-1911 is more than just a book of names and addresses; it's a time capsule. Published at the absolute zenith of Glasgow's industrial power and just before the world-changing events of the Great War, this directory provides an unparalleled snapshot of daily life. For the family historian, it is an indispensable tool for moving beyond the names and dates on a census and truly understanding the world your family inhabited.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Residential & Street Listings: Pinpoint the exact address where your ancestors lived. See who their neighbours were and trace their movements between the 1901 and 1911 censuses.
Trades & Professions: Discover your ancestor's occupation. Were they an engineer on the Clyde, a skilled weaver, a grocer on Trongate, or a domestic servant in the West End? This section allows you to search by trade, making it easier to find individuals when you only know their profession.
Commercial Directory: Did your ancestors run a business? Find detailed listings for shopkeepers, manufacturers, publicans, and merchants, complete with business names and addresses.
Court & Official Directory: Identify professional individuals like doctors, lawyers, architects, and local councillors, placing your family within the city's formal structure.
Fascinating Advertisements: Explore hundreds of period advertisements for everything from patent medicines to steamships. These ads provide rich social context and a colourful glimpse into the consumer culture of the time.
Essential Local Information: Find details on post offices, banks, churches, schools, and public transport routes that shaped your ancestors' daily routines.
Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Treasure:

Breaks Down Brick Walls: Stuck between censuses? This directory can fill that crucial 10-year gap, showing a change of address or a new business venture.
Adds Flesh to the Bones: A name on a chart becomes a person with a trade, a street, and a community. This is how you bring your family history to life.
Provides Context: Understand the social and economic landscape of Glasgow. Was your family in a bustling commercial district or a quiet residential suburb? The directory tells you.
Don't just research your Glasgow roots—walk their streets, meet their neighbours, and understand their lives. Add this essential piece of Scottish genealogy to your library today!