The Post Office Directory Of Aberdeen 1935-1936

The Essential 1935-1936 Post Office Directory

Step back in time and walk the streets of pre-war Aberdeen. Discover where your family lived, worked, and built their lives.

What was life like for your ancestors in Aberdeen on the eve of the Second World War? Were they a shipbuilder in Torry, a shopkeeper on Union Street, or a clerk in a granite office? Now you can move beyond names and dates and immerse yourself in their world. The Post Office Directory of Aberdeen for 1935-1936 is more than a book; it's a time capsule and a genealogist's goldmine, offering a detailed snapshot of the city and its people.

What You'll Discover Inside:

This meticulously digitised directory is your key to unlocking the stories of your Aberdeen family. It contains:

Alphabetical Directory of Residents: The core of the directory, listing thousands of private residents, their occupations, and their full addresses. The perfect starting point for locating your ancestors.
Comprehensive Street Directory: An invaluable census substitute. See a complete list of heads of household for every street in Aberdeen, allowing you to discover their neighbours and understand the community they lived in.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Did your ancestors run a business? Find them listed here! Discover family-run shops, workshops, and offices, gaining insight into their economic lives and the local commercial landscape.
Official & Municipal Information: Put your family's life into historical context with details on the city's officials, churches, schools, public institutions, and transport links.
Fascinating Advertisements: Explore period advertisements for local businesses, products, and services. These colourful ads add flavour and personality to your family history.
Why This 1935-1936 Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Bridge the Census Gap: Crucial for research between the 1911 and 1951 UK censuses, a period with few other comprehensive public records.
Add Colour to Your Family Tree: Transform a simple name into a real person with a profession, an address, and a place in their community.
Break Down Brick Walls: Find that missing maiden name by locating a married woman living with her parents, or discover a previously unknown family business.
Create a "Then and Now" Story: Use the street directory to find your ancestor's exact house and see what stands there today on Google Maps.