The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1921-1922

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1921-1922 – Digital Download or CD Rom

Unlock the History of the "Second City of the Empire"

Step back into the vibrant and industrious era of post-WWI Glasgow with this high-quality reproduction of the Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1921-1922. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching family history in the West of Scotland.

This comprehensive directory offers a fascinating snapshot of Glasgow life as the city moved from the wartime era into the Roaring Twenties. Whether your ancestors were shipbuilders on the Clyde, merchants in the Merchant City, or domestic servants in the tenements, their names are likely to be recorded within these pages.

Bridging the Census Gaps

Census records are a cornerstone of genealogy, but they have their limitations. The 1931 Census for Scotland was destroyed during World War II, and the 1921 Census, while recently released, represents just a single day in June. This directory fills those crucial gaps by providing a year-round view of residency and trade. It allows you to track family movements between the 1911 and 1921 censuses, and verify addresses immediately after the 1921 census was taken.

A Who’s Who of Glasgow in 1921

Glasgow was home to innovators, industrialists, and sports legends. This directory places you alongside the famous figures of the day, including:

• Sir William Burrell: The renowned shipping magnate and art collector whose collection would one day form the famous Burrell Collection.
• Bill Struth: The legendary manager of Rangers Football Club (appointed in 1920), who was reshaping Scottish football at the time.
• Willie Maley: The long-serving manager of Celtic FC, a dominant figure in the city’s sporting history during this period.
• John Logie Baird: Although he would later move to Hastings to invent the television, the Helensburgh-born Baird was active in the area during these years.

Life in Glasgow: Industry and Sport

In 1921, Glasgow was the industrial powerhouse of the British Empire. The directory reflects a city driven by:

• Shipbuilding: The River Clyde was the workshop of the world, packed with shipyards like John Brown’s and Harland & Wolff.
• Locomotive Engineering: Glasgow was a global leader in train manufacturing.
• The Old Firm: Football was the passion of the working class. This era saw the fierce rivalry between Rangers and Celtic dominate the sporting landscape, drawing massive crowds to Ibrox and Celtic Park.

What’s Inside the Directory?

This publication is meticulously organized to help you find exactly what you are looking for:

1. Street Directory: An alphabetical listing of streets, with house-by-house details of the head of the household or business occupant. Perfect for tracing the history of a specific house.
2. Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and tradesmen. From bakers and blacksmiths to solicitors and seed merchants, this section shows the economic ecosystem of the city.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the private citizens of Glasgow, often including their professions and addresses—ideal for locating middle-class ancestors who didn't run businesses.
4. Official & Municipal Information: Details of local government officials, churches, schools, and public institutions.

Product Format & Navigation

Please Note: This product is a digital reproduction of the original scanned book. As such, the text consists of scanned images and is not embedded or searchable as text in the traditional sense.

However, due to the strict alphabetical arrangement of the directory, navigation is straightforward and intuitive. Furthermore, modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or browser-based viewers) increasingly utilize OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly. This means you can often use the "Find" (Ctrl+F) function in your reader to search for names and keywords, enhancing usability significantly despite the scanned format.

Important Disclaimer regarding Maps: While every effort has been made to provide a complete reproduction, please be aware that some map pages may have been missing from the original source directory used for this digitization and are therefore not included in this download/CD.

Available Formats:

• Digital Download: Instant access after purchase. Compatible with PC, Mac, and Tablet devices.
• CD-ROM: A physical copy sent via post, ideal for archiving or those with limited internet bandwidth.