The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1921-1922

The Essential 1921-1922 Post Office Directory

Step into the world your ancestors knew. Walk the streets, find their homes, and discover their lives in post-war Edinburgh.

In the echoing wynds of Edinburgh and the bustling docks of Leith, the lives of your ancestors unfolded just a century ago. Now, you can hold the key to their world.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1921-1922 is more than a book of names; it's a time capsule. For the family historian, it is an indispensable tool that transforms names on a chart into real people living in a real time and place. This meticulously detailed snapshot captures the city at a fascinating moment—recovering from the Great War and on the cusp of the roaring twenties.

Who is this for?

Family Historians & Genealogists: Trace your Edinburgh and Leith relatives, pinpoint their addresses, and uncover their occupations.
Local & Social Historians: Research the fabric of the city, its businesses, and its social structure in the interwar years.
House Historians: Discover the previous inhabitants of your property and learn about the history of your street.
Anyone with Scottish Roots: Connect with the heritage and landscape of Scotland's historic capital.
What secrets will you uncover inside?

This comprehensive directory is your personal guide to 1920s Edinburgh and Leith. Within its pages, you can:

Pinpoint Ancestors' Homes: Locate the exact address for thousands of private residents listed alphabetically. Was it a grand New Town townhouse or a bustling tenement in the Old Town?
Discover Their Occupations: Move beyond "labourer" or "merchant" to find the specific trade or profession your ancestor practiced, from "accountant" to "wines and spirits merchant" and "cordwainer."
Explore Their Neighbourhood: Use the detailed street directory to see who lived next door. Find the local grocer, the baker, the public house, and the school that shaped your family's daily life.
Identify Family Businesses: Search the commercial and trade directory to find family-run shops, workshops, and factories. See the advertisements they placed to attract customers.
Understand the City's Structure: Find listings for magistrates, officials, churches, societies, and public institutions, placing your family firmly within the civic context of the time.
A Glimpse Inside the Directory:

Alphabetical List of Private Residents: The core of the directory, names, addresses, and occupations.
Street Directory: A complete list of streets, with the head of each household listed for every address.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Businesses listed by trade, from architects to zinc workers.
Official & Municipal Information: Details on the city's governance, postal services, and public officials.
Period Advertisements: A fascinating collection of ads offering a window into the products, services, and aspirations of the era.
Why the 1921-1922 Edition?

This edition captures a unique moment in history. The men and women listed are the generation that lived through World War I. Their stories are of resilience, rebuilding, and change. This is the directory that bridges the Victorian era and the modern world, providing a crucial link in your family's story.

Don't let your ancestors remain just names and dates. Give them a street, a home, a trade, and a community.

Order your copy of The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1921-1922 today and step back into the world they knew.