The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1918-1919

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1918-1919 - Digital Download or CD-ROM

Product Description:

Step back into the immediate aftermath of the First World War with this comprehensive digital reproduction of The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1918-1919. Essential for genealogists and local historians, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in Scotland’s largest city during a pivotal moment in history.

Bridging the Census Gap: This directory is an invaluable resource for bridging the gap between the 1911 Census and the 1921 Census. As the world transitioned from war to peace, thousands of families moved, changed trades, or returned from the front lines. This directory captures those movements, helping you trace your Glasgow ancestors when official census records are unavailable.

Product Format & Navigation: Please note that this product is a high-quality scan of the original book, consisting of digitized images. The text within the PDF is not inherently searchable in the traditional sense (i.e., hidden text layer). However, the directory is strictly alphabetical, making manual navigation intuitive and fast. Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat or browser-based viewers) now feature "OCR on the fly" (Optical Character Recognition). This means you can often use the search function (Ctrl+F) to find surnames or street names, as your software will read the text directly from the image.

What’s Inside the Directory: This extensive volume is divided into clear, easy-to-use sections:

• Street Directory: An alphabetical list of streets, showing the head of the household or business occupying each house number. Perfect for tracing the history of a specific building or finding out who lived next door.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: A classified list of businesses and tradesmen. Find out if your ancestor was a baker, a Clyde-side shipbuilder, or a tailor.
• General (Alphabetical) Directory: A list of private residents, their occupations, and their addresses.
• Official & Municipal Information: Details of the City Council, magistrates, public officials, churches, schools, and public institutions.

Historical Context & Interesting Facts: Glasgow in 1918-1919 was the "Second City of the Empire," though it was on the cusp of great social and industrial change.

• Industry: This was the golden age of the shipyards on the River Clyde. The directory is filled with the names of engineers and ironworkers who powered the British fleet. You will also find references to the massive locomotive and textile industries that dominated the local economy.
• Football: The city was already obsessed with football. During this era, Celtic and Rangers were dominating the Scottish football landscape. Celtic won the league title in the 1918-1919 season, and you will find the homes of players, club officials, and the grounds themselves listed within these pages.
• Notable Residents: While the directory lists thousands of ordinary citizens, Glasgow was home to (or frequently visited by) prominent figures of the day. You may find references to the residences of wealthy "Merchant Princes" or industrialists. Famous Glaswegian inventor John Logie Baird was active around this time (though often moving between locations), and the city was a hub for political figures like David Lloyd George who visited during the reconstruction efforts.
• Post-War Life: The 1919 section reflects the immediate aftermath of WWI, listing the "Demobilised" officers and men returning to civilian life, as well as the memorials and charities established for the war effort.

Important Disclaimer regarding Maps: Please be aware that the original source book from which this scan was created was missing certain map pages. Consequently, this digital reproduction may not contain the full set of street or parish maps usually expected in a directory. Every effort has been made to preserve all available textual content.

System Requirements:

• Any PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat, Preview, etc.).
• Files are compatible with Mac and Windows.

Unlock the secrets of your Glasgow family tree today and walk the streets of 1919 alongside your ancestors!