The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1924-1925

Step into the Edinburgh Your Ancestors Knew: The Post Office Directory 1924-1925

Unlock the secrets of your family's past between the census years and walk the streets they called home.

The echoes of the Great War had faded, and the city of Edinburgh was striding into the Roaring Twenties. Trams rattled down Princes Street, the sound of industry rose from Leith, and in tenements and grand houses alike, families were building their futures. This is the world your ancestors inhabited. Now, you can hold a piece of that world in your hands.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith for 1924-1925 is more than just a book; it's a time machine. It’s the critical link that bridges the gap between the 1921 and 1931 censuses, offering a vivid snapshot of life in Scotland's capital at a pivotal moment.

What treasures will you discover inside?

Pinpoint Your Ancestors: Search the comprehensive alphabetical list of "heads of household" to find your relatives by name. Discover their exact address and, often, their occupation—transforming a name on a chart into a person with a trade and a home.
Explore Their Neighbourhood: Use the detailed street-by-street directory to see who lived next door. Were they surrounded by other family members? What kind of community did they belong to? This is your key to understanding their daily environment.
Uncover Their Livelihood: Delve into the Trades and Professions section. Was your great-grandfather a stonemason, a clerk, or a fishmonger from Leith? Find their business address and see the commercial landscape they navigated every day.
Reconstruct Their World: Discover the city's structure with listings for churches, schools, municipal officials, doctors, and public institutions. These details provide the rich context that brings your family history to life.
A Goldmine of Social History: Lose yourself in the period advertisements. From local tailors and tea rooms to horse-drawn carriage hire and new-fangled automobiles, these ads offer a colourful, authentic glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the era.
Who is this directory essential for?

Family Historians & Genealogists with roots in Edinburgh or Leith.
Anyone trying to bridge the 1921-1931 census gap.
Local History Enthusiasts and researchers studying 20th-century urban Scotland.
Writers and researchers seeking authentic details for projects set in 1920s Edinburgh.
Don't let your Edinburgh story remain a collection of names and dates. Add texture, location, and life to your family tree.

Order your copy of The Post Office Directory 1924-1925 today and turn the key to your ancestral past.