The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1929-1930

Walk the Streets of Your Ancestors: The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1929-1930

Imagine walking down the Royal Mile or through the bustling port of Leith in 1929. Who lived behind those iconic tenement doors? What trades were practiced in the local shops? Who were the neighbours, the shopkeepers, the craftsmen who formed the fabric of your family's daily life?

Now, you can step back into that world. The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith for 1929-1930 is more than a book; it's a time capsule and a key to unlocking the stories hidden in your family tree.

What is a Post Office Directory?
Far more than a simple list of names, the Post Office Directory was the indispensable guide to life in a city. It was the Google of its day—a comprehensive resource for finding people, businesses, and services. For the genealogist, it is an absolute goldmine, providing a crucial snapshot between the 1921 Census and the outbreak of WWII.

Unlock the Secrets of 1929-1930 Edinburgh:
Inside this meticulously reproduced directory, you will discover:

🏠 Residential Listings: Find your ancestors by name. Discover their exact address and, crucially, their recorded occupation or trade. Was your great-grandfather a ‘law clerk’, a ‘journeyman baker’, or a ‘domestic servant’?
🧵 Commercial & Trade Directories: Search by profession to find all the bakers, engineers, or dressmakers in the city. Perfect for tracing family businesses and understanding the local economy.
🗺️ Street Directory: A complete, street-by-street listing of households. This is your chance to see who your ancestor's neighbours were, build a picture of their community, and even find relatives living nearby.
🏛️ Official & Municipal Information: Details on churches with their ministers, schools, doctors, lawyers, and city council officials. This provides the rich context of the world your family inhabited.
📢 Fascinating Advertisements: A vibrant window into the past! See the ads for local businesses, from tailors and tea rooms to coal merchants and motor car garages. You might even find an ad for your own family's shop!
Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine:

Bridge the Census Gap: Place your family precisely in 1929-1930, filling the vital years after the 1921 Census.
Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck on a common name? An occupation and a specific address can be the clue that separates your John Smith from all the others.
Add Colour to Your Family Tree: Go beyond names and dates. Understand their social standing, their daily work, and the character of their neighbourhood.
Plan a Visit: Use the historical addresses to walk in your ancestors' footsteps on your next trip to Edinburgh.