The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1932-1933

Step Back in Time: The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1932-1933 - Your Key to Unlocking Family History in the Granite City.

Walk the virtual streets of inter-war Aberdeen. Find your ancestors, discover their neighbours, and uncover the world they knew.

Imagine Aberdeen in 1932. The city, forever resilient, is navigating the challenging times of the Great Depression. The trams rattle down Union Street, the scent of the sea hangs in the air, and in homes and workplaces across the Granite City, your ancestors are building their lives.

Now, you can open a window directly into this pivotal era.

The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen 1932-1933 is more than just a list of names; it's a comprehensive census substitute and a time capsule. For family historians, it's an indispensable resource that bridges the gap between the 1911 and 1951 censuses, providing a detailed snapshot of your relatives' lives at a specific moment in history.

Uncover the Details that Bring Your Family Tree to Life:

✓ Locate Your Ancestors: Find your relatives listed alphabetically by name, complete with their occupation and precise residential address. Pinpoint the very house or tenement they called home.
✓ Explore Their Neighbourhoods: Use the invaluable Street Directory to see a complete list of who lived at each address. Who were their neighbours? What was the character of their street?
✓ Uncover Their Professions: Discover where your ancestors worked! The Commercial and Trade Directory lists businesses by category, from shipbuilders and fish merchants to bakers and drapers. You might even find an advertisement for the family business!
✓ Dive into Local Commerce & Society: Browse pages of authentic advertisements for local shops, services, and products. Gain a rich understanding of the daily life, fashions, and technology of the 1930s.
✓ Rich Contextual Details: Find listings for churches, schools, doctors, lawyers, and municipal officials. This information adds crucial social and historical context to your family's story.
Who is this Digital Directory for?

The Genealogist: Break down brick walls and add colour, context, and precise locations to your Scottish family tree.
The Local Historian: Research the social and economic landscape of Aberdeen in the early 1930s.
The House Historian: Trace the residents of a specific property and uncover its story.
Anyone with Aberdeen Roots: Reconnect with the city and the lives of your ancestors.