Kelly's Directory Of Glasgow 1974

Kelly's Directory of Glasgow 1974 – Digital Download & CD Edition

Product Description

Unlock the history of Glasgow in the mid-1970s with this complete republication of Kelly’s Directory of Glasgow 1974.

Are you tracing your family tree or researching the social history of Scotland’s largest city? This directory serves as an invaluable census substitute, bridging the gap between the 1971 records and more recent years. Whether you are looking for where your grandparents lived, researching the history of a business, or exploring the streets of "Second City of the Empire" during a transformative era, this directory is an essential resource.

About the Format: Please note that this directory is a scanned reproduction of the original book. It consists of high-resolution digital images (PDF format). While the text is not electronically searchable (you cannot simply "Ctrl+F" a name), the directory is organized alphabetically by surname and street, making navigation intuitive and straightforward. Furthermore, modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) often feature "OCR on the fly," allowing you to search the text visually using your software's tools.

What’s Inside? This comprehensive volume provides a fascinating snapshot of Glasgow life in 1974, divided into easy-to-use sections:

1. Official & Professional Directory: A listing of the Corporation, Public Officials, Magistrates, and Clergy. This section details the governance of the city just as the local government landscape was beginning to shift in the 1970s.
2. Commercial & Trade Directory: An alphabetical listing of trades and professions. From shipbuilders on the Clyde to the merchants in the city centre, you can find exactly who provided services in Glasgow.
3. Street Directory: A complete listing of streets with the head of household at each address. This is perfect for house historians or locating the specific home of an ancestor.
4. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the private citizens (residents) of the city, often used by the "gentry" and the growing middle class to find one another.

Historical Context & Famous Faces:

• Census Gaps: With the closure of the 100-year rule, the 1971 census records are still sealed. This directory provides one of the few ways to confirm residency and family structure during this period.
• Football Crazy: 1974 was a massive year for Glasgow football, with the Scotland national team qualifying for the World Cup in West Germany. Within these pages, you may find the residential listings of legendary players associated with the Rangers and Celtic squads of the era.
• Famous Residents: 1974 Glasgow was home to icons who were either born there or residing in the city at the time. You might stroll past the addresses of Billy Connolly (who was rising to international fame that year), Sir Alex Ferguson (who began his managerial career in Scotland), or the folk music group The Corries.
• Industry & Change: This directory captures Glasgow at the crossroads of industry. The famous shipyards of the Clyde—such as John Brown’s and Govan Shipbuilders—were still operational, marking the twilight of the heavy industrial era before the modernization of the 1980s.

Important Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the original binding of the 1974 publication, some fold-out maps may be missing from this digital archive or may have been damaged prior to scanning. Every effort has been made to ensure the directory listings are complete.

Format Options: This product is available as a Digital Download (instant access) or on a CD sent via post.

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