The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1913-1914

The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1913-1914: Your Portal to Pre-War Edinburgh

Step onto the cobblestone streets of a world on the brink.

The year is 1913. Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North," is a city of elegant Georgian squares, bustling industrial closes, and the constant clang of the tram. It is the zenith of the Edwardian era—a final, vibrant moment of normalcy before the shadow of the Great War fell across Europe. Your ancestors lived here. They walked these streets, worked in these factories, and called this magnificent city home. Now, you can join them.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1913-1914 is more than a book; it is a key that unlocks the world of your family at a pivotal moment in history. For genealogists, it is an indispensable resource that transforms names and dates into living, breathing stories.

What Will You Discover Inside?

This meticulously detailed directory is a treasure trove of information designed to bring your family history to life:

Locate Your Ancestors by Name: Search the main alphabetical directory to find your relatives, from prominent merchants and lawyers to skilled tradesmen and ordinary citizens. Each entry typically includes their name, occupation, and full address.
Walk the Streets of Their Time: Use the comprehensive street directory to stand at their front door. See who lived next door, visualize the neighbourhood, and understand the community they were a part of. This is invaluable for visiting Edinburgh or mapping their lives.
Discover Their Daily Lives & Professions: Were they a baker in Leith? A clerk in the New Town? A domestic servant in Morningside? The classified commercial and trades section provides unparalleled insight into their social standing and daily work, adding rich colour to their personal narrative.
Bridge the Census Gap: The UK Census provides a snapshot every ten years. This directory fills the crucial gap between 1911 and 1921, offering annual data that can track moves, marriages, and changes in occupation.
A Complete Pre-War Social Fabric: Beyond individual names, explore the very structure of the city. Find lists of city officials, magistrates, church ministers, doctors, schoolmasters, and directors of banks and railways. Understand the institutions that shaped your ancestors' lives.
Who Is This Directory For?

Family Historians & Genealogists tracing ancestors in Edinburgh and Leith.
Local History Enthusiasts researching the development of the city.
Writers and Researchers seeking authentic detail for projects set in the pre-WWI era.
Anyone with a love for Scottish heritage wanting to connect with the past.
This is your chance to move beyond the statistics and see the world through your ancestors' eyes. Add this essential piece of the puzzle to your collection and watch your family tree blossom into a vivid family history.