The Post Office Directory Of Edinburgh & Leith 1938-1939

Step into 1930s Edinburgh: Unlock Your Family's Story on the Brink of a New Era.
Ever wondered what life was like for your Edinburgh ancestors just before the world changed forever?

Imagine the rumble of trams on Princes Street, the cry of gulls over the bustling docks of Leith, and the quiet hum of life in a tenement close. The year is 1938-1939. This is the world your family knew. Now, you can walk their streets, discover their neighbours, and uncover their daily lives with this remarkable historical document.

The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1938-1939 is more than just a book of names; it's a time capsule. It's the ultimate key for any genealogist or family historian looking to add colour, context, and concrete detail to their Scottish ancestry.

Why This Directory is a Genealogist's Goldmine
Stuck on a "brick wall" in your research? This directory provides the crucial, often overlooked, details that can bring your family tree to life.

✓ Pinpoint Their Exact Address: Move beyond the parish and find the precise house number and street where your ancestors lived. See the homes that still stand today.
✓ Discover Their Occupation: Was your great-grandfather a stonemason, a clerk, or a fishwife? The directory lists their profession, adding a rich layer to their personal story.
✓ Build a Community Picture: Find out who lived next door! The street directory lists every resident and business, allowing you to reconstruct the immediate world your family inhabited.
✓ Break Through Research Barriers: When census records are too distant, this directory serves as a vital "in-between" resource, confirming a family's location and status in the late 1930s.
✓ A Unique Pre-WWII Snapshot: This is one of the last records of "normal life" before the Second World War. It captures a final, poignant glimpse of Edinburgh and Leith on the cusp of profound change.
What You'll Discover Inside:
This comprehensive volume is meticulously organised to provide a complete picture of the city and its people. You'll find:

The Alphabetical Directory: A complete list of private residents, business heads, and tradespeople, along with their occupations and addresses.
The Street Directory: A street-by-street, house-by-house listing of every occupant in both Edinburgh and Leith. Invaluable for mapping out family clusters and neighbours.
The Trades & Professions Directory: A classified commercial section, perfect for finding specific businesses or understanding the local economy.
Official Information: Details on civic officials, churches, schools, public institutions, transport, and more, providing essential historical context.
Who Is This For?
Family Historians with roots in Edinburgh or Leith.
Local and Social Historians researching 20th-century urban Scotland.
Genealogists seeking to fill gaps between the 1911 and 1951 censuses.
Anyone with a love for Scottish history and a desire to connect with the past.
Don't Let Your Ancestors Remain Just Names on a Chart.
Transform your research from a simple list of dates into a vibrant story. Give them back their address, their profession, and their place in a living, breathing city.

Order your copy of The Post Office Directory of Edinburgh & Leith 1938-1939 today and unlock the door to your family's world!