Kelly's Directory Of Glasgow 1972

Kelly's Directory of Glasgow 1972: Your Time Machine to the Heart of a Changing City

Step back into the Glasgow of fifty years ago. Before the modern transformations, before the digital age, there was the city of 1972—a bustling hub of industry, tenement communities, and character-filled streets. Now, you can hold that world in your hands.

This meticulously preserved edition of Kelly's Directory is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive snapshot of life in Glasgow at a pivotal moment in its history. It's the ultimate resource for anyone looking to connect with their past, research their family tree, or simply lose themselves in the nostalgia of a bygone era.

Inside this invaluable volume, you will discover:

A Complete Street Directory: An exhaustive, street-by-street listing of private residents and commercial businesses. Find the names of your ancestors, see who their neighbours were, and trace the history of your own home.
A Commercial & Trades Directory: Search alphabetically by trade or profession. Perfect for locating a family member's business, from the local baker to the shipyard engineer.
Official & Municipal Information: A fascinating record of Glasgow's civic structure, including listings for council officials, magistrates, churches, schools, hospitals, and public services.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Get lost in a visual feast of original advertisements. See the brands, fashions, and local businesses that defined the Glasgow high street, from the Co-op to Woolworths.
Detailed Street Maps: Navigate the city as it was, with essential maps to help you pinpoint locations and understand the layout of 1970s Glasgow.
Who is this for?

The Family Historian: Trace your Glasgow roots, locate ancestors, and build a vivid picture of their daily lives.
The Local Historian or Student: An indispensable primary source for academic research, social history projects, or understanding the city's commercial landscape.
The Nostalgic Soul: Reconnect with your youth, rediscover forgotten shops, and remember the streets you once knew.
The Property Researcher: Uncover the history of a building or trace its former inhabitants.