The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1934-1935

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1934-1935 – Digital Download & CD Edition

Product Description:

Step back into the heart of the “Second City of the Empire” with this complete, high-quality reproduction of the Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1934-1935. This fascinating volume serves as an essential time capsule, capturing a pivotal moment in Glasgow’s history between the inter-war years and the onset of the modern era. Whether you are tracing your family tree, researching local history, or exploring the architecture of 1930s Scotland, this directory is an indispensable resource.

Navigating the Past Please note that this directory is a scanned facsimile of the original book. As such, the text is comprised of images and is not digitally embedded or searchable in the traditional sense. However, finding your way around is straightforward thanks to the original alphabetical structure. Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) feature "OCR on the fly," which allows you to use the search function within the software to locate specific surnames or street names with ease.

A Vital Genealogical Bridge This directory is particularly valuable for genealogists due to significant gaps in the UK census records. The 1931 Census for Scotland was destroyed during World War II, and no census was taken in 1941 due to the conflict. Consequently, directories from the 1930s serve as a critical substitute for the census, helping you bridge the gap between 1921 and the 1950s. If you had ancestors living in Glasgow in the mid-30s, this may be the only public record that lists their name and address for this specific period.

What’s Inside? This comprehensive volume is divided into detailed sections to help you pinpoint exactly who lived where and how Glasgow functioned as a major industrial hub:

• Street Directory: An exhaustive list of streets in Glasgow and surrounding suburbs, showing the head of household at every address. This is perfect for tracking house histories or seeing who your ancestors' neighbors were.
• Commercial/Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and tradesmen. From master bakers to shipyard engineers, this section illuminates the bustling local economy.
• Alphabetical List of Private Residents: The main tool for genealogists, listing the private names, addresses, and often the occupations of the city's residents.
• Official and Municipal Information: Details regarding the City Council, magistrates, public officials, churches, schools, and public institutions, offering context on the civic governance of the time.

Glasgow in 1934-1935: Industry, Sport, and Famous Residents This directory captures Glasgow at the height of its reputation as a global industrial powerhouse.

• Industry: The Clyde shipyards were still among the most productive in the world. Within these pages, you will find the addresses and directors of the major engineering firms and locomotive manufacturers that drove the British economy.
• Sports: The city was football-mad, dominated by the "Old Firm." In 1934-35, Rangers were in a period of dominance under manager Bill Struth, while Celtic were reorganizing under Jimmy McStay. You can find the homes of players and officials, as well as the grounds of lesser-known local teams that thrived in the working-class districts.
• Notable Figures: While this directory lists thousands of ordinary citizens, it also contains the private addresses of the era's elite. You may find entries related to Sir John G. J. Reith, the founder of the BBC (who was born in Stonefield but had strong Glasgow ties), or Sir Percy Sillitoe, the Chief Constable of Glasgow City Police who was famous for cleaning up the city's gangs in the 1930s. You will also encounter the names of the "Tobacco Lords" descendants and the shipping magnates who lived in the opulent townhouses of the West End.

Important Note Regarding Maps: While every effort has been made to provide a complete reproduction of the original directory, please be aware that some maps may be missing from this edition. It appears that the maps were absent from the original source volume used for scanning. We have ensured that all textual directories and listings are present and complete.

Format Availability: This product is available as a Digital Download (instant access) or a Physical CD sent via post. Both formats contain high-resolution PDF scans suitable for zooming in to read fine print.