The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1911-1912

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1911-1912

Go beyond names and dates. Discover the world your Scottish ancestors inhabited on the eve of the First World War.

What was life really like for your family in 1911? Were they a merchant in the Old Town, a docker in Leith, or a domestic servant in a New Town grand residence? The census tells you they were there, but this remarkable directory puts you on their street, in their trade, and within their community.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1911-1912 is more than a book; it's a time capsule. For the passionate genealogist, it's an indispensable key that unlocks the daily reality of your ancestors' lives, bridging the gap between the stark facts of a census record and the rich, vibrant story of their existence.

Inside This Genealogical Goldmine, You Will Uncover:

Comprehensive Resident Lists: An alphabetical directory of thousands of private citizens, complete with their full name, occupation, and street address. Find your great-grandparents and see exactly how they were listed in their own time.
Detailed Street Directory: A complete street-by-street guide. Discover who their neighbours were—potential relatives, witnesses for future marriages, or family friends. Walk the entire length of their street from the comfort of your home.
Classified Trades & Professions: Was your ancestor a 'wright,' a 'factor,' a 'printer,' or a 'spirit dealer'? This section lists individuals and businesses by their trade, offering invaluable insight into their social standing and daily work.
Essential Commercial & Official Information: A directory of courts, churches, schools, public institutions, and local officials. Build a complete picture of the community that shaped your family's decisions and milestones.
Why This 1911-1912 Directory is Essential for Your Research:

Bridge the Census Gap: Perfectly contemporary with the 1911 census, use it to confirm addresses, find family members who moved between 1901 and 1911, or locate relatives who missed the census altogether.
Break Through Brick Walls: Stuck on a common name? Use the address or trade information to distinguish your ancestor from others. Find a married daughter living with her parents, or a widowed mother residing with her son.
Enrich Your Family Narrative: Transform a simple name and date into a living person. Knowing their address and profession allows you to understand their commute, their social circle, and their place in the fabric of Edwardian society.
Create a Community Profile: By studying their neighbours and local amenities, you can understand the opportunities and challenges your family faced every day.
Product Details:

Title: The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1911-1912
Coverage: City of Edinburgh, Leith, and surrounding suburbs.