The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1923-1924

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1923-1924 – Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the vibrant heart of the “Second City of the Empire” with this complete facsimile of the Post Office Directory of Glasgow for 1923-1924. An essential resource for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching family history in the West of Scotland, this directory bridges the critical gap between the 1911 Census and the 1931 Census (which was subsequently destroyed during the war).

Navigating the Directory: Search & Accessibility Please note that this product is a high-quality scan of the original book, consisting of images of each page. As such, the text itself is not embedded or searchable in the traditional sense. However, the directory was originally designed with the user in mind:

• Alphabetical Layout: The residential and trade sections are arranged strictly alphabetically, making it incredibly easy to navigate to a specific surname or street with minimal page-turning.
• Modern OCR Compatibility: While the file is image-based, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat, Edge, or Chrome) now perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) "on the fly." This means you can often use the "Find" (Ctrl+F) function in your browser or reader to search the text for surnames and addresses, even though the underlying file is a scan.

What’s Inside: A Snapshot of 1920s Glasgow This directory offers a fascinating snapshot of Glasgow life as the city moved from the post-WWI recovery into the Roaring Twenties. It provides a detailed breakdown of the city’s infrastructure, commerce, and inhabitants.

Key Sections Included:

1. Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets in Glasgow (including suburbs like Partick, Govan, and Maryhill) with the head of household listed at each address. Perfect for tracing who lived in your ancestral home.
2. Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and traders. Find out if your ancestors were bakers, shipbuilders, or merchants.
3. General Directory (Alphabetical): A list of private residents and business leaders across the city.
4. Official & Municipal Information: Details of the Corporation, Magistrates, and public officials.
5. Ecclesiastical & Educational: Lists of churches, ministers, and schools.

Historical Context & Famous Residents Glasgow in 1923 was a hub of industry and innovation. While browsing these pages, you may come across the residences of notable figures who walked the streets of the city during this era:

• Sir Thomas Lipton: The famous tea merchant and philanthropist, a Glaswegian icon, was still active in the city during this period.
• John Logie Baird: The inventor of the television was born in Helensburgh but was active in the Glasgow area around this time.
• Football Legends: This was the golden era of the Glasgow Rangers and Celtic. You can find the homes of legendary players and managers of the time living near their respective grounds (Ibrox and Celtic Park).
• Industry Titans: Glasgow was still the shipbuilding capital of the world. The directory lists the key figures associated with the Clyde shipyards, including those connected to the John Brown & Company shipyard, where the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth would later be built.

Important Disclaimer Regarding Maps Please be advised: This digital reproduction has been created from an original archive source where some fold-out maps were missing, damaged, or removed prior to binding. Consequently, this edition may not contain the full set of street maps often found in other directories.

Format & System Requirements This product is available as an instant Digital Download (PDF format) or can be shipped as a CD-ROM. The files are compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems using any standard PDF viewer.

Unlock the doors to your past and discover the stories hidden in the tenements and villas of 1920s Glasgow today!