The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1911-1912 – Digital Download or CD Archive

Product Description

Step back into the Edwardian era and walk the streets of the "Second City of the Empire" with this complete reproduction of The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1911-1912.

This invaluable resource for genealogists, local historians, and researchers offers a detailed snapshot of Glasgow life at the peak of its industrial power. Whether you are tracing family roots, researching the history of your house, or exploring the commercial landscape of the city, this directory provides the missing link between the 1901 and 1911 census records.

Navigability & Searchability

Please note that this directory is a digitized collection of scanned images. The text within the book is not embedded, meaning it is not instantly searchable by typing in a name. However, due to the structured alphabetical layout of the directory, navigation is straightforward and intuitive.

Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) utilize "OCR on the fly" technology. This means the software can read the text from the images, allowing you to use the search function (Ctrl+F) to locate names and keywords, though accuracy may vary depending on the clarity of the original print.

Contents of the Directory

This comprehensive volume is divided into essential sections to aid your research:

• Street Directory: A complete listing of streets in alphabetical order, showing the head of the household or business occupying each specific address. Perfect for house histories.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: An alphabetical list of businesses and tradesmen, from engineers and shipbuilders to grocers and innkeepers.
• General Alphabetical Directory: A list of private residents (usually the "head of the house") and commercial interests, listed A-Z.
• Official & Municipal Information: Listings for the Corporation, Police, Magistrates, and public officials.
• Ecclesiastical & Educational: Information on churches, ministers, schools, and educational boards.

Historical Context: Glasgow in 1911

This directory captures Glasgow at a dynamic moment in history.

• Industry & The Clyde: In 1911, Glasgow was a global powerhouse. The Clyde shipbuilding industry was responsible for a huge percentage of the world's ships. The directory is filled with the names of marine engineers, ironmongers, and steel workers who powered the Empire.
• Football: The city was already obsessed with the beautiful game. This era lists the directors and secretaries of the giants of Scottish football, Rangers (who played at Ibrox) and Celtic (at Celtic Park), as well as smaller local clubs like Third Lanark and Queen’s Park.
• Famous Residents: While the directory lists thousands of citizens, this era was home to or active ground for notable figures such as the architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who was still active in the city prior to his move to England, and Sir William Burrell, the shipping magnate and art collector whose name now graces the famous museum. You may also find entries for relatives of John Logie Baird, the inventor of television, who was born in Helensburgh but maintained strong family and business ties to Glasgow during this period.

Bridging the Census Gaps

The 1911 Census was a pivotal year for genealogy. While the census gives you a snapshot of who was in the house on one specific night in April, directories like this show you who was there for the rest of the year. If an ancestor moved house between 1911 and the start of WWI, or if you are trying to pinpoint a specific shop or business location, this directory fills those gaps that official records miss.

Important Disclaimer Regarding Maps

Please be aware that during the scanning process of the original source material, the map section was found to be incomplete or missing. Therefore, this digital download/CD reproduction contains the textual directories only. Historical street maps of Glasgow from 1911 are widely available from other sources to assist with your research if geographical context is required.

Formats Available: This product is available as an immediate Digital Download (high-speed broadband recommended due to file size) or can be purchased as a physical CD sent via post.