The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1923-1924

Unlock Your Edinburgh & Leith Ancestors in 1923-1924

Bridge the gap between the censuses and walk the streets your family knew with this indispensable genealogical treasure.

Imagine the sounds of trams rattling down Princes Street, the smell of sea air from the port of Leith, and the daily bustle of life in Scotland's capital just after the Great War. This isn't just a dream; it's the world your ancestors lived in, and now you can explore it in stunning detail.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1923-1924 is more than a book of names and addresses. It is a time capsule, a comprehensive snapshot of a vibrant city in a time of profound change. For any family historian with roots in Edinburgh or Leith, this directory is an absolutely essential tool for bringing your ancestors' stories to life.

Why This 1923-1924 Directory is a Genealogical Goldmine:

The Scottish censuses of 1931 were destroyed in the war and the 1941 census was never taken. This creates a frustrating 30-year gap after 1911. This directory is the single most important resource you can find to fill that void for the early 1920s, providing critical information when official records are silent.

What You Will Discover Inside:

The Residential Directory: Find your ancestors alphabetically by name. Discover their full name, their occupation, and their exact house number and street. Was your great-grandfather a "writer" (lawyer) on George Street or a "baker" in Leith? Now you can know for sure.
The Street Directory: Virtually walk down every street in Edinburgh and Leith! See a complete list of who lived at each address. Find neighbours, potential relatives, and build a picture of the community your family was part of.
The Commercial & Trades Directory: Explore the professional landscape. From shipwrights and merchants in Leith to printers and bankers in the Old Town, discover the businesses that defined the era and see if your ancestor's trade is listed.
Official Information & Institutions: Gain invaluable context with listings for churches, schools, doctors, lawyers, and city council officials. Understand the civic and religious structures that shaped your ancestors' daily lives.
Vivid Contemporary Advertisements: A window into the consumer world of the 1920s! See the products they bought, the medicines they took, and the local businesses they patronized.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians tracing ancestors in Edinburgh or Leith.
Local and Social Historians researching life in inter-war Scotland.
House Historians uncovering the past of a specific property.
Writers and Researchers seeking authentic details for projects set in 1920s Scotland.
Don't let your Edinburgh ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them an address, an occupation, and a community.

Order your digital copy of The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1923-1924 today and unlock the door to your family's past!