The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1914-1915

Step onto the Cobbled Streets of Glasgow, 1914: Unlock Your Ancestors' World on the Brink of War

Imagine Glasgow in the spring of 1914. The air is thick with the smoke of industry, the clatter of trams, and the lively chatter of a city at the zenith of its power. This is the world your ancestors knew—a world poised, unknowingly, on the very edge of a cataclysm that would change everything. Now, you can hold that world in your hands.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1914-1915 is more than a book of names; it's a time capsule. It is the ultimate snapshot of life in Scotland’s largest city just as the Great War began. For the genealogist, it is an indispensable key that unlocks the daily lives, occupations, and social circles of your Glaswegian family.

What Treasures Will You Uncover Inside?

The Residents' Directory: An alphabetical A-Z listing of the city's inhabitants. Find your ancestor's full name, their primary occupation, and their exact home address. Trace the movements of a family between the 1901 and 1911 censuses and pinpoint where they were living as the nation mobilized for war.
The Street Directory: The ultimate tool for building a community picture. See a complete list of who lived at each address on a given street. Discover your ancestors' neighbours, local shopkeepers, and the social fabric of their immediate environment.
The Commercial & Trades Directory: Was your great-grandfather a shipwright on the Clyde? A baker in Govan? A clerk in a Merchant City office? This section lists businesses and tradespeople by category, allowing you to place your ancestor firmly within Glasgow's dynamic economic landscape.
Official Information & Institutions: Listings for churches, schools, banks, public buildings, and city officials provide invaluable context for your research. Where did your family worship? What school did the children attend? The answers are here.
Vibrant Advertisements & Maps: Period advertisements offer a fascinating glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the time. The included maps help you navigate the city as it was, charting your family's journey from tenement to townhouse.
Why the 1914-1915 Edition is Crucial for Your Research:

This isn't just another directory. It is the last complete record of a pre-war Glasgow. It captures men who would soon enlist, women who would soon enter the workforce, and businesses that would soon be repurposed for the war effort. It is the final, peaceful chapter in your family's story before the world changed forever.

Don't let your ancestors remain just names on a census form. Give them depth, location, and profession. Add this vital piece of Glasgow's history to your collection and walk the streets they once knew.