The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1922-1923

Unlock the Secrets of Your Edinburgh & Leith Ancestors in 1922-1923

Step into a city between the wars, where the echoes of the Great War were fading and the roar of the twenties was just beginning. Your family’s story is waiting within.

Are your roots anchored in the historic streets of Edinburgh or the bustling port of Leith? Do you wonder who walked the Royal Mile after the trauma of WWI, or which ships were docking in Leith as the world reshaped itself? The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1922-1923 is more than a book of names—it's a time capsule, a census substitute, and your key to unlocking the daily lives of your Scottish ancestors.

This meticulously reproduced directory captures a pivotal moment in history. It’s the perfect tool for breaking down those frustrating brick walls in your family tree, especially for the period between the 1911 and 1921 censuses.

What You'll Discover Inside:

A Complete Alphabetical Directory: Find your ancestors by name. Discover their full name, occupation, and home address, placing them precisely in the city during this transformative era. Was your great-grandmother a "dressmaker" on Broughton Street? Was your great-uncle a "clerk" in the New Town?
The Ultimate Street Directory: Go beyond a single address and explore the entire neighbourhood! See who lived next door, who ran the corner shop, and understand the community fabric that surrounded your family. Perfect for house history and visualising their world.
Comprehensive Commercial & Trades Directory: Did your family run a business? Find listings for every trade from bakers and butchers to solicitors and shipbuilders. Trace the economic life of Leith’s docks and Edinburgh’s commerce.
Court & Official Directories: Identify the city’s influential figures—councillors, magistrates, sheriffs, and members of parliament. See if your family had connections to the governance of the city.
A Wealth of Local Information: Discover details on postal services, cab fares, public institutions, churches, and even period advertisements that offer a fascinating glimpse into the products and services of the day.
Why This 1922-1923 Edition is a Genealogical Goldmine:

This edition documents Edinburgh just a few years after the monumental merger with the port of Leith in 1920. See how the two communities were integrating. It captures a society grappling with loss and rebuilding, providing a poignant context for the lives of the men, women, and children who lived through it.

Who is this for?

Family Historians with Edinburgh or Leith ancestry.
Genealogists seeking a powerful 1921 census substitute.
Local Historians researching the social and commercial landscape of inter-war Edinburgh.
House Historians wanting to trace the residents of a specific property.
Anyone with a love for Scottish history and a desire to connect with their past.
Don't let your ancestors' stories remain lost in time. Open the pages of this directory and walk the streets they knew, meet the people they met, and piece together the rich tapestry of their lives.

Order your copy of The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1922-1923 today and begin your journey of discovery!