The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1925-1926

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1925-1926 - Your Key to Unlocking Scottish Family History

Bridge the gap between the 1911 and 1951 censuses and place your ancestors directly on the streets of post-war Edinburgh.

Imagine walking the cobbled streets of Edinburgh and the bustling port of Leith in 1925. The world is changing after the Great War, trams rattle past tenements, and the sound of shipyard whistles echoes across the Firth of Forth. Your ancestors were part of this vibrant tapestry. Now, you can find their place within it.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1925-1926 is more than just a book; it's a time machine and an indispensable tool for any Scottish genealogist. This meticulously detailed directory serves as a perfect "census substitute," providing a snapshot of the city's residents and businesses at a pivotal moment in history.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Trace Your Ancestors by Name: An alphabetical list of private residents, heads of household, and tradespeople. Find your relatives, their occupations, and their exact home addresses.
Explore Their Neighbourhoods: A complete street directory listing every householder and business on a given street. Discover who lived next door, reconstruct the local community, and solve mysteries from old family letters.
Uncover Their Professions: A comprehensive commercial and trades directory. Was your great-grandfather a baker, a solicitor, a "spirit merchant," or a wright? Locate their place of business and understand their daily work.
Reconstruct Daily Life: Invaluable sections on civic, ecclesiastical, and educational institutions. Find the church where your family worshipped (and the minister's name!), the school your ancestors attended, and the location of the local bank or post office.
Authentic Advertisements: Browse period advertisements for everything from tea and tweed to motor cars and medicines. These ads offer a fascinating and often colourful glimpse into the consumer culture of the 1920s.
Who Is This Directory For?

Genealogists: Pinpoint ancestors between census years, confirm family details, and break down brick walls.
Local & Social Historians: Research the social and commercial landscape of interwar Edinburgh.
House History Researchers: Discover the previous occupants of a property.
Writers & Novelists: Add authentic detail and historical accuracy to stories set in 1920s Scotland.