The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1912-1913

Step into Edwardian Glasgow: Unlock Your Ancestors' World with the 1912-13 Post Office Directory

Imagine the clamour of the shipyards, the rumble of a tram on Sauchiehall Street, and the warm glow of gas lamps illuminating the tenement closes. What if you could pinpoint the exact door your great-grandfather walked through after a long day at the factory? What if you could see the advertisement for the baker where your great-grandmother bought her daily loaf?

You don't need a time machine—you need a key. The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1912-13 is your gateway to the vibrant, bustling world of your ancestors on the eve of the First World War.

More Than Just a List of Names:
This is far more than a simple phone book. It's a comprehensive snapshot of a city at the zenith of its industrial power. Within its pages, you will discover a treasure trove of information designed to bring your family tree to life:

🏠 Residential Directory: Find your ancestors listed alphabetically by name, complete with their occupation and full address. This is the first step to placing them in their world.
🗺️ Street Directory: Go beyond the name and explore their neighbourhood. See who lived next door, locate the corner shop, the local pub, and the church they attended. Discover if other family members were living just around the corner!
🔨 Trade & Professional Directory: Understand your ancestor's working life. Find their business, see their trade, and place them within the vast commercial network of Glasgow—from engineers and ironmoulders to drapers and grocers.
📜 Court & Official Directory: Gain rich historical context by discovering the city's officials, magistrates, ministers, and principal landowners. Understand the civic structure that shaped daily life.
📺 Advertisements: This is a genealogist's goldmine! See the products they used, the medicines they took, the fashions they wore, and the local businesses that formed the backdrop of their lives.
Who Is This For?

Family Historians tracing their Glasgow ancestry.
Genealogists seeking to break down brick walls and add context to their research.
Local History Enthusiasts and researchers exploring Edwardian Scotland.
Anyone with a love for Glasgow and a desire to connect with its past.
Don't just collect names and dates. Walk the streets they walked, meet the people they knew, and understand the city they called home.