The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1916-1917

Step into Wartime Glasgow and Meet Your Ancestors

Imagine the clatter of trams on cobblestones, the constant hum of shipyards powering the war effort, and the quiet courage of a city carrying on while its sons are at the front. This is the world your Glasgow ancestors inhabited in 1916-1917. Now, you can walk in their footsteps.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1916-1917 is more than just a book; it's a time capsule and an indispensable tool for any family historian with Scottish connections. As the 1911 Census fades into the past and the 1921 Census remains a critical bridge, this directory provides the vital, year-by-year detail you need to bring your family's story to life during a pivotal moment in history.

What Secrets Will You Uncover Inside?

This meticulously reproduced directory is your key to unlocking the daily lives of thousands of Glaswegians. Within its pages, you will find:

The Residential Directory: An A-Z list of the head of every household, their occupation, and their full address. Discover if your great-grandfather was a shipyard riveter, a tea shop owner, or a clerk in the city's heart.
The Street Directory: A complete, street-by-street listing of every house and its occupants. See who your ancestors' neighbours were, locate the local church where they may have worshipped, and build a picture of their immediate community.
The Commercial & Trades Directory: Find out which businesses were thriving. Was your ancestor a master baker, a tailor, or a publican? This section adds rich colour and context to their working lives.
Official & Court Listings: Names and addresses of magistrates, city officials, doctors, and ministers, placing your family within the civic structure of the time.
Fascinating Advertisements: Period ads for everything from coal merchants to corsets offer a unique and often charming glimpse into the products, services, and aspirations of the era.
Why This 1916-1917 Edition is Crucial for Your Research:

A Perfect Census Substitute: It fills the crucial gap between the 1911 and 1921 censuses, helping you trace family movements and confirm locations.
Break Down Brick Walls: If a relative seems to have vanished between census years, this directory could be the very clue that relocates them.
Understand the WWI Context: See how the Great War shaped the city. Note the prevalence of women in new roles, the adverts for war bonds, and the industrial focus on the conflict. This isn't just data; it's social history.
Who is this for?

Genealogists tracing family lines in Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
Local and social historians studying life in early 20th-century Scotland.
Anyone with Glasgow heritage wanting to connect with their roots on a deeper level.
House historians researching the history of a specific property.
Don't let your Glasgow ancestors remain just names on a chart. Give them an address, a profession, and a place in their community.

Add The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1916-1917 to your collection today and turn the key to your family's past.