The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1933-1934

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1933-1934

Were your ancestors walking the historic Royal Mile, running a shop in the bustling port of Leith, or living in a grand New Town flat during the transformative years of the early 1930s? The decade-long gap between the 1921 and 1951 censuses can feel like a void in your family's story, but a vital key to unlocking this period awaits.

This meticulously reproduced Post Office Directory is more than just a list of names; it's a social snapshot of a city on the cusp of modernity. It provides the crucial details that bring your family history to life, transforming names on a chart into real people living in a real place.

What Will You Discover Inside?

Pinpoint Their Exact Location: Go beyond the city and find your ancestor's precise door number. Walk the same streets they did from the comfort of your home.
Uncover Their Occupation: Were they a clerk, a stonemason, a teacher, or a fishmonger? Their trade tells a story about their daily life, social standing, and the skills they valued.
Identify Neighbours & Associates: The street directory allows you to see who lived next door and across the street. These neighbours could be relatives, in-laws, or witnesses for future family events.
Break Down Brick Walls: Use the directory to distinguish between individuals with the same name or confirm details found in other records, providing the evidence you need to push your research further.
Explore the City's Fabric: Discover the local churches your ancestors may have attended, the municipal officials who governed their lives, and the businesses that formed the backbone of their community.
For the Genealogist, This Directory is an Indispensable Tool To:

Verify family stories and traditions.
Build a detailed timeline of your ancestors' movements.
Add rich colour and context to your family tree.
Connect with the wider world your family inhabited in interwar Scotland.
Don't let the 1930s remain a mystery. Add this authentic piece of Edinburgh's history to your genealogy toolkit and watch your ancestors' world unfold.