Post Office Telephone Directory Of Cardiff & South East Wales Including Newport & Monmouthshire 1974

Unlock Your South Wales Past: The 1974 Post Office Telephone Directory

Step back in time and walk the streets of Cardiff, Newport, and Monmouthshire as they were in 1974.

Are you tracing your family tree in South Wales? Do you remember the phone number of your childhood home or the shop on the corner? This meticulously preserved digital copy of the Post Office Telephone Directory of Cardiff & South East Wales (Including Newport & Monmouthshire) 1974 is your key to unlocking a personal snapshot of life fifty years ago.

This isn't just a list of names and numbers; it's a vibrant social document, a time capsule capturing a specific moment in your family's and community's history.

What's Inside?
This comprehensive directory is a treasure trove for genealogists and local historians, featuring:

Residential Listings: Find your ancestors, relatives, and old friends. Discover their full names, street addresses, and their original telephone numbers.

Business & Trade Listings: Explore the commercial landscape of 1974. Find the family-run shop where your grandmother worked, the factory your grandfather managed, or the local businesses that defined your town.

Crucial Geographic Coverage: This single volume covers a vast and historically significant area, including:
Cardiff (and its surrounding districts)

Newport

The entire county of Monmouthshire
Other key towns and villages in South East Wales
Important Note on Format: A Genuine Digital Archive
To ensure you receive the most authentic and complete record possible, this directory is a high-quality scan of the original 1974 publication.

Format: Available as a convenient Digital Download or on a CD-ROM.
Content: The files consist of exact, high-resolution scanned images of every page.
Navigation: This directory is NOT text-searchable. However, it is exceptionally easy to navigate. The original directory is alphabetically arranged by surname, allowing you to quickly flip to the section you need, just as you would with the original book. We've also included a handy guide to help you get started.
This format preserves the original layout, advertisements, and charm, giving you a true piece of history, not just a data file.

Who is this for?

Family Historians: Add rich context to your family tree by pinpointing where your Welsh ancestors lived in 1974.
Genealogists: Break down brick walls by locating a "lost" relative's address at a specific point in time.
Local History Enthusiasts: Research the history of your house, street, or local community.
Nostalgics & Adoptees: Reconnect with your past, find old neighbourhoods, or piece together memories from your youth.

Why You'll Love This Directory:

Instantly Accessible: Choose the digital download for immediate access after purchase, or opt for the CD-ROM for a physical backup.

A Unique Window in Time: Go beyond names and dates. See the world through the eyes of your family in 1974.

The Perfect Research Companion: Use the addresses you find to search census records, electoral rolls, and local maps to build an even richer picture of your ancestors' lives.

Authentic and Unaltered: You are getting the directory exactly as it was, complete with period advertisements and local information.

Don't let your family's connection to 1974 South Wales remain a mystery. Add this essential resource to your digital library today and start turning the pages of your past!