The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1929-1930

Step onto the Streets of Interwar Glasgow: Unlock Your Ancestors' World in the 1929-1930 Post Office Directory

Bridge the critical genealogical gap between the 1921 Census and the 1939 Register and discover the vibrant, working lives of your Glasgow family.

Are your Glasgow ancestors a mystery after the 1921 Census? With the 1931 Census lost to history and the 1941 Census cancelled by war, the interwar years can feel like a brick wall. Now, you can break through that wall.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1929-1930 is more than a list of names and addresses; it's a time capsule. It’s your key to walking the bustling, smoke-filled streets of Scotland’s largest city during a pivotal era of change, seeing the world through your ancestors' eyes.

What Treasures Await You Inside?

This meticulously compiled directory is an indispensable tool for any family historian with Glasgow roots. Inside you will find:

Alphabetical List of Residents: Pinpoint your ancestors' exact home address and, crucially, their stated occupation or trade. Was your great-grandfather a shipwright on the Clyde, a clerk in a city office, or the proprietor of a small corner shop? Find out here.
Comprehensive Street Directory: The perfect tool for reverse lookups! Have an address from a letter or a previous census? Use this section to see exactly who was living in the same building, revealing neighbours, potential relatives, and the character of their community.
Commercial & Trades Directory: Discover the heart of Glasgow's industry. Find detailed listings for merchants, manufacturers, professionals, and artisans. If your family ran a business, this is where you’ll find it, often with a full advertisement.
Court & Official Directories: Add rich context to your research with listings of municipal officials, MPs, magistrates, doctors, clergy, and schoolmasters. Understand the civic structures that governed your ancestors' daily lives.
Period Advertisements & Maps: Immerse yourself in the era. Advertisements for everything from steamships to corsets paint a vivid picture of the times, while contemporary maps help you visualize the journey from home to work.
Why This 1929-1930 Edition is Essential:

This directory captures a unique snapshot of Glasgow just before the Great Depression took full hold. It places your family at a specific, critical moment in history, allowing you to trace their movements, confirm their livelihoods, and enrich their story beyond names and dates.

Perfect For:

Family Historians tracing Scottish lineage.
Genealogists breaking down "brick walls" in the 1920s and 30s.
Local and Social History enthusiasts.
Anyone with a deep interest in the story of Glasgow.
Don't let your Glasgow ancestors remain shadows in the past. Give them a name, a profession, and an address.

Order your copy of The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1929-1930 today and bring their world back to life!