The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1910-1911

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1910-1911 – Digital Download or CD

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

Step back into the Edwardian era with this complete facsimile of The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1910-1911. Perfect for genealogists, local historians, and anyone researching their family tree, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in Glasgow just before the Great War.

Whether your ancestors were shipbuilders on the Clyde, merchants in the Merchant City, or domestic servants in the West End, this directory places them directly on the map.

Navigational & Search Features

This directory is a high-quality scan of the original book, presented as a PDF file.

• Easy Navigation: Although the pages are scanned images and not text-searchable in a traditional database sense, the directory is meticulously alphabetized. You can quickly jump to the section you need and scroll through the names to find your relatives.
• Modern Compatibility: We have optimized the PDF for modern computers. Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat, Edge, or Preview) now perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly. This means you can often use the "Find" function (Ctrl+F / Cmd+F) to search for surnames or street names within the viewer, making research faster than ever before.

What's Inside the Directory?

This comprehensive volume is divided into essential sections to help you piece together your ancestor's daily life:

1. General Directory (Alphabetical List of Inhabitants): The core of the directory. A list of private residents, their occupations, and their addresses. If your ancestor owned a business or was a head of household, they are likely listed here.
2. Street Directory: An invaluable tool for tracing house history. Find out who lived at a specific address and who their neighbors were. This is perfect for "sanity checking" census data or filling in the years between census counts.
3. Commercial & Trade Directory: Find businesses by trade. From bakers and blacksmiths to lawyers and lithographers, this section shows the industrial diversity of Edwardian Glasgow.
4. Official & Municipal Directory: Listings for local government officials, churches, schools, public institutions, and societies.

Bridging the Census Gaps

Census records are the backbone of genealogy, but they have their limitations. The 1911 Census is a vital resource, but the 1921 Census is years away (with the 1931 Census lost to fire). The 1910-1911 Directory is the perfect companion to the 1911 Census, allowing you to:

• Verify addresses recorded in the April 1911 census.
• Check for family movement in the months immediately following the census.
• Trace ancestors who may have been missed entirely by the census enumerators.

Glasgow in 1910: A City of Industry and Icons

To give context to your research, this directory captures Glasgow at its absolute peak. Known as the "Second City of the Empire," Glasgow was producing a significant portion of the world's ships and locomotives.

Local Famous People & Residents of the Era: While researching, keep an eye out for the residences of notable figures who were active in the city during this time:

• Charles Rennie Mackintosh: The legendary architect and designer was a Glasgow resident in 1910. While often associated with the Glasgow School of Art, directories of this era can help pinpoint his movements and studios.
• Sir William Burrell: The shipping magnate and art collector whose name graces the famous Burrell Collection was active in the city’s trade networks.

Interesting Facts about Glasgow in 1910-1911:

• Football Fever: The city was gripped by the "Old Firm" rivalry. In 1911, Celtic won the Scottish Cup, while Rangers were battling for league supremacy. You may find the homes of players or club officials listed within these pages.
• Heavy Industry: The Clyde was the workshop of the world. The "Golden Mile" of shipbuilding was in full swing, with yards like John Brown’s (who would go on to build the Queen Mary) dominating the employment market.
• Transport: The Glasgow Subway (the "Clockwork Orange") had been electrified years prior and was a bustling part of daily life for thousands of commuters.

Important Disclaimer

Please note regarding the maps: We have reproduced this directory from a vintage original archive. In the source book used for this digitization, the fold-out street maps were unfortunately missing prior to binding. Therefore, no street maps are included in this digital download or CD version. However, the Street Directory section remains fully intact and comprehensive, listing every house and occupant numerically.

Format & Availability

This product is available as an instant Digital Download (high-speed internet recommended due to file size) or as a physical CD sent via post.

Rediscover your Glasgow roots today!