The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1921-1922

Unlock the Door to Your Glasgow Ancestors: The Post Office Directory 1921-1922

Step back in time to the bustling, post-war streets of Glasgow. The year is 1921. The world is changing, and your ancestors were right there in the heart of it. But the 1911 Census is a decade old, and the 1921 Census can be a challenge to navigate. How do you bridge that gap and find the family who lived, worked, and thrived in this iconic city?

The answer is here: The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1921-1922. This is not just a book of names; it's a time capsule, a key that unlocks the daily lives, homes, and workplaces of your Glaswegian relatives.

What Will You Discover Inside?

This meticulously reproduced directory is an indispensable tool for any family historian with connections to Glasgow. Go beyond names and dates and add rich, vibrant context to your family tree.

Pinpoint Your People: Locate your ancestors in the comprehensive Alphabetical List of Residents, which provides their full name, occupation, and home address. It's the perfect starting point for your search.
Walk Down Their Street: Use the invaluable Street Directory to see a complete list of heads of household for every address. Who were their neighbours? Was it a bustling tenement block or a quiet suburban avenue? Reconstruct their immediate community.
Uncover Family Businesses: Did your great-grandfather run a pub? Was your great-aunt a dressmaker? The Commercial and Trade Directory lists businesses and tradesmen by category, helping you uncover the entrepreneurial spirit and skills that run in your family.
Immerse Yourself in Their World: Explore pages of fascinating local information, including:
City officials, councillors, and church ministers.
Railway, steamboat, and omnibus timetables.
Educational institutions and postal information.
Hundreds of contemporary advertisements offering a glimpse into the products, language, and aspirations of the era.
Why This 1921-1922 Edition is Crucial for Your Research

This directory covers a pivotal moment in history. It captures a city recovering from the Great War, on the cusp of modernity. For genealogists, it serves as the perfect bridge between the 1911 and 1931 censuses, providing a critical snapshot for the years in between. If you've hit a "brick wall" with the 1921 Census, this directory may hold the very clue you need to break through.

Who Needs This Directory?

Family Historians tracing Scottish and Glaswegian lineage.
Genealogists seeking to fill the gaps between census years.
Local Historians and students researching 20th-century urban life.
Anyone with a love for Glasgow and a desire to connect with their past.
Don't let your Glasgow ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them an address, a profession, a neighbourhood, and a story.

Add The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1921-1922 to your research library today and watch your family history come to life!