The Post Office Directory Of Glasgow 1938-1939

Unlock Your Glasgow Roots: Step into the City on the Eve of War with the 1938-1939 Post Office Directory

More than a list of names—this is a time capsule. Discover the lives, homes, and workplaces of your Glaswegian ancestors just as the world stood on the brink of change.

Did your family walk the bustling streets of Glasgow just before the world changed forever? The shipyards were humming, the trams were clattering, and the city was alive with industry and community. Now, you can step back into that vibrant world and place your ancestors directly within it.

The Post Office Directory of Glasgow 1938-1939 is far more than a simple list of names and addresses; it is an indispensable genealogical tool and a social snapshot of a major city at a pivotal moment in history. For family historians, this directory serves as a crucial "census substitute," bridging the gap between the 1911 and 1951 censuses and helping you break down stubborn brick walls in your research.

What Treasures Await Inside?

This comprehensive directory is a goldmine of information, meticulously organized to help you reconstruct your family's past:

Alphabetical List of Residents: Find your ancestors by name. Discover their full name, their occupation or trade, and their home address. This is the key to locating them on a map and understanding their place in the city.
Commercial & Trade Directory: Did your great-grandfather run a grocer's shop? Was your great-aunt a dressmaker? This section lists businesses by trade, allowing you to discover family enterprises and the professional landscape your ancestors navigated daily.
Street Directory: This is the ultimate tool for context. Enter your ancestor's street and see a complete list of heads of household for every address. Imagine discovering who lived next door, across the street, or down the close! Reconstruct the entire neighbourhood and build a richer picture of their community.
Official & Municipal Information: Add depth to your research with details on the city's governance, officials, public institutions, churches, schools, and hospitals. This provides the backdrop to your ancestors' daily lives.
Contemporary Advertisements & Local Information: Browse the ads for products and services of the day. From local tobacconists to major department stores, these details add colour and personality to your family story, showing what they bought, where they socialized, and what was important to them.
Why This Directory is Essential for Your Research:

Break Down Brick Walls: Find ancestors who have disappeared between census years.
Add Colour to Your Family Tree: Go beyond names and dates to understand occupations, social status, and community ties.
Reconstruct Your Ancestral Neighbourhood: Learn about the community and potential relatives living nearby.
Discover Family Businesses: Uncover the entrepreneurial spirit and professional lives of your ancestors.
Capture a Critical Moment in History: This is a snapshot of life in Glasgow in the months leading up to the Second World War.
Who is this for?

Genealogists with family ties to Glasgow.
Local and social historians researching 20th-century Scotland.
Anyone with a Glaswegian heritage wanting to connect with their roots.
Writers and researchers seeking authentic details for work set in pre-war Glasgow.
Don't let your Glasgow story remain a collection of names on a chart. Add this essential resource to your genealogy library today and walk the streets of your ancestors' past.

Order your copy now and unlock the secrets of 1938 Glasgow!