The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1937-1938

Step Back in Time: The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1937-1938

Unlock the Stories of Your Ancestors in Pre-War Glasgow

Imagine the bustling, industrial heart of Scotland on the eve of the Second World War. The trams rattle down Sauchiehall Street, the shipyards on the Clyde are alive with activity, and in tenements and grand villas across the city, your ancestors are living their daily lives. The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1937-1938 is your time machine, your key to unlocking this vivid snapshot of life and locating the people who made it their own.

This isn't just a list of names; it's a comprehensive guide to the city, providing an indispensable bridge between the 1911 Census and more modern records. For anyone with Glasgow roots, this directory is a genealogical goldmine.

What You'll Discover Inside:

Complete Residential Directory: An alphabetical listing of thousands of Glasgow's inhabitants. Find your ancestors by name, discover their occupation or trade, and pinpoint their home address.
Street-by-Street Directory: The ultimate tool for house history! Trace a specific address and see a complete list of its adult occupants. Who were your great-grandparents' neighbours? What other families lived on their street?
Commercial & Trades Section: Was your ancestor a baker, a docker, a clerk, or a business owner? This section lists businesses and tradespeople by category, helping you find family-run shops and understand the commercial landscape of their world.
Official Information & Institutions: A fascinating look at the city's structure. Find details on churches, schools, hospitals, public buildings, and lists of city councilors, magistrates, and public officials.
Advertisements & Local Information: Browse authentic period advertisements for products your family might have bought, and find information on travel, postal services, and local transport, adding rich colour and context to your family narrative.
A Genealogist's Essential Tool:

The 1930s are often a "dark age" for family historians. With the 1921 census only recently released and the 1931 Register for Scotland not publicly available, this directory fills a crucial gap. It allows you to:

Confirm family details and validate information from other sources.
Break down brick walls by locating a relative through their trade or address.
Breathe life into your family tree by moving beyond names and dates to understand your ancestors' community, social standing, and daily environment.
Trace the movements of a family within the city between different census years.