The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1906-1907

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1906-1907 – Digital Download & CD Edition

Unlock the History of the "Second City of the Empire"

Step back into the bustling streets of Edwardian Glasgow with this comprehensive digital reproduction of the 1906-1907 Post Office Directory. Perfect for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching their family tree, this directory serves as a vital time capsule, bridging the gap between the 1901 and 1911 censuses.

Whether your ancestors were shipbuilders on the Clyde, merchants in the Merchant City, or domestic servants in the West End, this directory provides the snapshot of their daily lives you have been looking for.

Product Format & Usability

This product is available as a high-quality digital download or a physical CD-ROM.

• Scanned Images: This directory is a facsimile of the original book, consisting of high-resolution scanned images. It is not text-searchable in the traditional sense.
• Easy Navigation: Don't worry about getting lost! The directory is organized alphabetically by surname and trade, making it incredibly easy to browse through entries to find your specific relative.
• Modern Technology: While the file itself consists of images, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or browser-based viewers) now perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on the fly. This allows you to use the "Find" function (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to search for names, making research faster than ever before.

What’s Inside the Directory?

This massive volume is divided into distinct sections to help you pinpoint exactly who you are looking for:

1. Street Directory: A full listing of streets in Glasgow (and often suburbs), showing the head of the household at each address. Essential for tracking house numbers and (neighbours).
2. Commercial & Trades Directory: An alphabetical list of businesses and tradesmen. From bakers and butchers to engineers and ironmongers—perfect for understanding the local economy.
3. Private Residents Directory: The main alphabetical list of the heads of households, usually the middle and upper classes, clerks, and skilled tradesmen living in private dwellings.
4. Institutional & Official Directory: Listings for churches, schools, hospitals, public bodies, and municipal officials.
5. Suburban Districts: Often includes surrounding areas such as Govan, Partick, Maryhill, and Kelvinbridge, which were distinct burghs or rapidly expanding suburbs at the time.

Historical Context: Glasgow in 1906

• The Industrial Powerhouse: In 1906, Glasgow was producing a huge portion of the world's ships and locomotives. The River Clyde was the heart of the empire, and this directory lists the thousands of engineers, riveters, and draughtsmen who powered it.
• The Beautiful Game: Football was taking the city by storm. Rangers Football Club had just moved to their new ground at Ibrox (1900), and Celtic Football Club were dominating the league, winning the championship in the 1906-07 season. Many players and club officials are listed within the residential sections.
• Famous Residents: You may find entries for notable figures living in the city during this era, such as the renowned architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who was active in the city during this period, or the physicist Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), who was a prominent figure at the University of Glasgow until his death in 1907.

A Vital Tool for Genealogy

Filling the Census Gaps: The 1901 Census provides a snapshot, but by 1906, families may have moved, married, or passed away. The 1911 Census is years away. This directory fills that critical 5-year gap, helping you trace movements between the national counts. If a great-uncle disappears between the two censuses, this is the best place to find out where he went.

Important Disclaimer

Please note that due to the age and binding of the original source material, and the removal of plates for previous scans, some maps may be missing from this edition. Every effort has been made to preserve the text, but navigational maps of the city are not guaranteed to be present in every copy.