The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1912-1913

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1912-1913 - Digital Download or CD

Product Description:

Step back into the Edwardian era with this fascinating republishing of The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1912-1913. A vital resource for genealogists and local historians, this directory offers a complete snapshot of Scotland’s largest city just before the outbreak of the Great War.

Whether your ancestors were shipbuilders on the Clyde, merchants in the Merchant City, or domestic servants in the burgeoning suburbs, this directory places them in the context of their daily lives.

Format & Navigation: This product is available as a high-quality digital download or on a physical CD. Please note that this directory is a digitised version of the original scanned book. While the text itself is not embedded (meaning it is not instantly searchable like a modern eBook), the directory has been digitised in a way that most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or browser-based viewers) perform OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the fly, allowing for effective searching.

Furthermore, the directory is arranged alphabetically by section, making manual navigation intuitive and straightforward. You can easily browse through street names, trade listings, or private residents to locate your family.

Bridging the Census Gap: This directory is an invaluable tool for filling the gap between the 1911 and 1921 censuses. While the 1911 census provides a snapshot of family life, the 1912-1913 directory allows you to track movements year-on-year. If a family moved house or a head of the household changed professions between the census years, this is often where you will find the evidence.

Glasgow in 1912: A City of Empire In 1912, Glasgow was at the height of its industrial power, known as the "Second City of the Empire."

• Industry: The city was the global hub for shipbuilding and heavy engineering. The banks of the River Clyde were lined with bustling yards, including famous names like Fairfield’s and John Brown’s, which would go on to build famous ships like the Queen Mary.
• Football: The city was gripped by football fever. The Old Firm rivalry between Rangers (who won the league title in 1911-12) and Celtic was intense. Rangers were celebrating the opening of their new main stand at Ibrox, while Celtic were establishing themselves as a formidable force in Scottish and European football.
• Architecture: The city was the canvas for the renowned architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. In 1912, Mackintosh was still active in the city (though he would leave for England in 1914), and his iconic Glasgow School of Art was a centerpiece of the city's artistic identity. You may even find the addresses of other contemporary notable figures, such as the industrialist and philanthropist Sir William Burrell.

What's Inside: This comprehensive volume is divided into clear, easy-to-use sections:

1. Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets, with house numbers and the names of the head of the household or business occupying each address. Perfect for tracing the exact house your ancestors lived in.
2. Commercial/Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and tradesmen. From bakers and butchers to engineers and ironmongers, this section reveals the commercial landscape of the city.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of private citizens (usually the head of the household), often including their occupations and addresses.
4. Official & Municipal Directory: Listings for local government officials, councillors, public institutions, churches, and societies.
5. Postal & County Information: Details on postal routes and surrounding districts, including suburbs like Govan, Partick, and Paisley.

Important Disclaimer: Please be aware that in this specific 1912-1913 edition, the original publisher did not include a street map section. We have reproduced the directory exactly as it was printed, meaning no maps are present in this digital or CD version.

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