The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1936-1937

Find Your Edinburgh & Leith Ancestors in the 1936-1937 Post Office Directory

Were your great-grandparents a shipwright in the docks of Leith? Did your family run a small shop on a bustling Edinburgh street just before the outbreak of WWII? Now you can move beyond census records and discover the world they lived in.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith for 1936-1937 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule and an indispensable key for unlocking your Scottish family history. This meticulously detailed snapshot captures the city and its port at a fascinating moment between the wars, offering a direct line to the lives of your ancestors.

With the loss of the 1931 Census for Scotland, this directory becomes an absolutely critical resource for bridging the gap between the 1921 Census and more modern records. It provides the names, addresses, and occupations of thousands of residents, placing them firmly in the context of their community.

Uncover a Rich Tapestry of Information:

Pinpoint Your Ancestors: Search the comprehensive alphabetical list of private residents to find the exact name and address of your family members. It's the perfect tool for confirming details and tracking movements between census years.
Discover Their Daily Work: Go beyond names and dates. The directory lists occupations and trades, revealing what your ancestors did for a living—from merchants and masons to clerks and confectioners. Add incredible colour and context to their life story.
Reconstruct Their Neighbourhood: Use the full street directory to see who lived next door and across the street. Find long-lost relatives who lived nearby or understand the social fabric of the community your family called home.
Identify Family Businesses: Search the classified commercial and trades sections to locate a family-run business. See its listing and, potentially, its advertisement, giving you a tangible connection to your ancestors' enterprise.
Immerse Yourself in the Era: Browse through authentic period advertisements for everything from tea and tobacco to tailors and travel. See the products they bought and the services they used, bringing the world of 1936 Edinburgh vividly to life.
Who is this for?

Genealogists tracing Scottish family lines.
Anyone with ancestors from Edinburgh or Leith in the early 20th century.
Local and social historians researching pre-WWII urban life.
House historians researching the past occupants of a property.
Don't let your family's story remain hidden in the archives. Add The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1936-1937 to your research library and walk the streets of your ancestors' past. Order your copy today!