The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1933-1934

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1933-1934

Step back in time to the bustling streets of 1930s Glasgow. What was life like for your family just before the great upheavals of the Second World War? Where did they live, work, and shop? With the tragic loss of the 1931 Census, this meticulously detailed directory becomes an indispensable bridge, connecting you directly to your ancestors' lives during a pivotal era.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1933-1934 is more than a list of names; it's a time capsule. It provides a vibrant, street-level snapshot of Scotland's largest city, offering the crucial details that transform names on a chart into real people with stories to tell.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Alphabetical List of Residents: Find your ancestors by name. Discover their exact address and their occupation or trade, from shipyard engineers and dock workers to tea room owners and clerks.
Comprehensive Street Directory: Go beyond a single address and see the entire neighbourhood. View every resident and business on a specific street, giving you unprecedented insight into their community and daily interactions.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Did your ancestor run a business? Locate their premises, see their trade advertisement, and understand the commercial landscape of their world.
Official & Municipal Information: Explore a complete listing of the city's officials, churches, schools, public institutions, and transport systems. Understand the civic framework that shaped your ancestors' lives.
Authentic Advertisements: Immerse yourself in the period. These original ads for everything from tweed clothing to motor cars and local theatres provide rich, colourful context for the world your family inhabited.
Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Fills the 1931 Census Gap: This is one of the most comprehensive residential lists available for this exact period.
Adds Flesh to the Bones: Move beyond birth, marriage, and death dates to understand your ancestor's social standing, profession, and community.
Breaks Down Brick Walls: Find a missing relative by cross-referencing names, streets, and occupations. Discover married sisters living nearby or a cousin's business.
Creates a Rich Family Narrative: Use the details to write compelling stories about your family's life in interwar Glasgow.
Perfect For:

Family Historians with Glasgow roots
Professional Genealogists
Local and Social History Researchers
Anyone seeking to understand life in 1930s Scotland