Paramount 's Directory Of Cork City & County 1940

Unlock the Doors to 1940 Cork: Your Essential Genealogical Key

Step back in time to the Cork of 1940—a city and county on the cusp of a new decade, navigating the challenges of "The Emergency" while its vibrant community life carried on. For anyone with Cork roots, Paramount's Directory Of Cork City & County 1940 is not just a book; it's a time machine, a bridge to the world your ancestors knew.

Frustrated by the 30-year gap between the 1911 census and the next available records? This indispensable directory is the single most important resource for placing your family in Cork during this pivotal era. It’s the census substitute you’ve been searching for, offering a detailed snapshot of residents, businesses, and daily life.

What Treasures Await Inside?

Pinpoint Your Ancestors' Homes: Navigate the city street-by-street, house-by-house. The comprehensive street directory lists the head of household for nearly every address, along with their occupation. Was your great-grandfather a grocer on Patrick Street? Did your great-aunt live in a terraced house in Blackpool? Find them here.

Discover Family Businesses & Trades: Explore detailed commercial and trades directories. Whether your family were bakers, builders, or publicans, you can find their business listed, often with an advertisement that brings their enterprise to life.

Venture Beyond the City Limits: The journey doesn't end in the city. This volume includes a vast county directory, covering towns and villages from Bandon to Youghal. Find the farmers, shopkeepers, clergy, and officials who formed the backbone of rural Cork.

A Glimpse into Daily Life: Immerse yourself in the era with fascinating period advertisements for local shops, services, and goods. See the names of doctors, solicitors, and public officials, building a rich, contextual picture of the community your family belonged to.

Who Is This For?

The Genealogist: Break through brick walls and trace your family's movements between the 1911 census and modern times.

The Local Historian: Reconstruct the social and commercial landscape of Cork on the eve of the modern era.

The Family Storyteller: Add colour, detail, and authenticity to your family tree. Go beyond names and dates to understand how your ancestors lived.

Don't let your Cork heritage remain a mystery. Paramount's Directory Of Cork City & County 1940 is your chance to walk the streets they walked, find the homes they lived in, and discover the stories hidden within their names.

Order your copy today and unlock a chapter of your family's history!