The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1956-1957

Step Through the Door of Your Ancestors' Edinburgh: The Post Office Directory 1956-1957

Unlock the stories, addresses, and everyday lives of your family in post-war Scotland.

Imagine the sounds of Edinburgh in the mid-1950s: the clatter of the last trams, the buzz of the Festival, and the steady rhythm of a city rebuilding and redefining itself. Within this vibrant snapshot lies the story of your family. Were they living in a tenement in the Old Town, a new house in Corstorphine, or running a business in the bustling port of Leith?

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1956-1957 is more than just a book of names; it's a time machine. This essential genealogical resource provides an unparalleled street-level view of life in Scotland's capital during the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

What Will You Discover Inside?

Residential Listings: Pinpoint the exact address where your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents lived. Find them by name and discover the head of the household, turning a name on your family tree into a real person in a real home.
Commercial & Trade Directories: Was your great-uncle a master stonemason? Was your great-aunt a milliner? Discover your ancestors' professions and trades, gaining insight into their daily lives and social standing.
Comprehensive Street Directory: Explore an entire street! See who your ancestors' neighbours were, understand the composition of their community, and walk the same streets they did from the comfort of your home.
Official Information: Find listings for municipal officials, churches, schools, and public institutions, providing crucial context for the world your family inhabited.
Vivid Period Advertisements: Journey back in time through authentic advertisements for shops, services, and products. See the fashions, the technology, and the local businesses that were part of your ancestors' daily landscape.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians with roots in Edinburgh and Leith.
House Historians tracing the story of a specific property.
Local History Researchers and students studying post-war Britain.
Writers and Genealogists seeking authentic period detail.
Break down those brick walls and add colour and context to your family tree. This directory is the key to transforming a list of dates into a living, breathing story of your family's life in 1950s Edinburgh.

Don't let your Edinburgh ancestors remain just names on a chart. Add this invaluable key to your genealogical toolkit and unlock the door to their world. Order your copy today!