The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1923-1924

Step into the Glasgow of 1923: Unlock Your Ancestors' World

Bridge the gap between the 1921 Census and the Second World War. Discover the names, addresses, and daily lives of your Glasgow family in this invaluable genealogical resource.

The roar of the shipyards echoes along the Clyde. Trams clatter through bustling streets, and the air is thick with the promise and challenges of a post-war world. It is 1923 in Glasgow, and your ancestors were there, living their lives. Now, you can walk those streets with them.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1923-1924 is more than just a list of names; it's a time capsule. For the family historian, it is an absolutely essential tool for adding colour, context, and concrete detail to your Scottish family tree.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Resident Names & Occupations: Find your ancestors listed alphabetically by surname. Discover not just where they lived, but what they did for a living—from shipwrights and weavers to clerks and merchants. This is the key to understanding their social standing and daily reality.
Complete Street Directory: Ever wondered who their neighbours were? The street directory lists the head of household for nearly every address in Glasgow, allowing you to reconstruct the very community your family was a part of.
Commercial & Trade Listings: Was your ancestor a business owner? Find their trade advertisement, see their business address, and understand their role in Glasgow's vibrant commercial landscape.
Vivid Advertisements: Explore hundreds of period advertisements for everything from tea and tobacco to tailors and travel agents. These ads provide a fascinating and often intimate glimpse into the fashions, products, and aspirations of the era.
Local & Civic Information: Find details on churches, schools, banks, courts, and public officials, painting a complete picture of the administrative and social structure that shaped your ancestors' lives.
Why This 1923-1924 Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Fill the Census Gaps: This directory perfectly captures the years between the 1921 and the upcoming 1951 Census releases, helping you track family movements and changes.
Verify Your Research: Confirm addresses and occupations found in other records, adding confidence to your family tree.
Break Down Brick Walls: Can't find a family in the census? They may be listed here, providing the crucial clue you need to continue your search.
Add a Human Touch: Transform a name and a date into a real person who lived on a specific street, worked a specific job, and bought goods from local shops.
Don't let your Glasgow ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them a world. Add their story.