The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1928-1929

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1928-1929 - Digital Download or CD

Unlock the history of the "Second City of the Empire" with this fascinating digital archive.

Step back into the late 1920s, a pivotal era between the World Wars, with this complete reproduction of The Post Office Directory of Glasgow for 1928-1929. Whether you are a family historian tracing your Scottish ancestry, a local historian researching the architecture of the Clyde, or simply curious about life in Glasgow almost a century ago, this directory is an indispensable resource.

Navigating the Directory This directory is a high-quality scan of the original book, presented in PDF format. While the text is not digitally embedded (meaning you cannot simply Ctrl+F to search instantly), the directory is designed with strict alphabetical listings. By using the index and knowing the name of the person, street, or trade, navigation is intuitive and straightforward.

Tip: Most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat) offer "Run OCR" or "Recognize Text" features. While the original image is not searchable, you can use this modern tool to convert the images into searchable text on the fly within your own software.

Inside the Directory This comprehensive volume is divided into essential sections to help you piece together the lives of your ancestors:

1. Street Directory: A complete listing of streets in Glasgow (and often extending to suburbs like Partick, Govan, and Pollokshields). This section lists the "head of household" or business occupying each address. Perfect for tracing who lived in your ancestral home or exploring the history of a specific building.
2. Commercial/Trades Directory: An alphabetical list of professions and trades. Find out which butchers, bakers, solicitors, and shipbuilders were operating in the city during this boom period.
3. Private Residents Directory: An alphabetical list of the principal private citizens (heads of households) residing in Glasgow at the time.
4. Official & Court Directory: Listings for local government officials, churches, public institutions, and societies.

Bridging the Census Gap For genealogists, directories are vital for filling the "census gaps." The 1921 Census is the most recent one currently available, and the 1931 Census was tragically destroyed in the Second World War. The 1939 Register is the next official record. This 1928-1929 directory serves as a critical census substitute, placing your ancestors in a specific location just a few years after the 1921 census and well before the outbreak of WWII in 1939.

Glasgow in 1928-1929: A Snapshot

• Industry: This era represents the height of Glasgow’s engineering prowess. The shipyards on the River Clyde were among the busiest in the world, earning the city its reputation as the workshop of the empire.
• Sport: The city was football-mad. You will find listings for the administrators and players associated with the "Old Firm" (Rangers and Celtic) as well as other senior teams like Partick Thistle and Queen's Park.
• Notable Figures: While many famous faces lived in Glasgow, this specific era captures the residences of industrialists like Sir James Lithgow (Shipbuilding magnate) and the merchant families who shaped the city’s West End.
• Historical Note: 1928 also marked the year the city mourned the passing of one of its most famous sons, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who died in London but left an indelible mark on the city's landscape listed within these pages.

Important Note regarding Maps: Please be aware that while this directory is complete regarding its text and listings, no fold-out maps are included in this digital edition. Maps were often removed from the original physical directories before binding or were damaged over time, and in this specific 1928-1929 edition, they were not present in the source material used for scanning.

Format Options This product is available as an Instant Digital Download or a CD-ROM sent via post. Both versions contain identical high-resolution PDF scans suitable for zooming in to read fine print.