The Bury County Borough Directory 1936

Unlock the Secrets of Bury in 1936

Your essential guide to family, homes, and businesses on the eve of a changing world.

The year is 1936. The echoes of the Great War are fading, but a new global uncertainty looms. In the bustling market town of Bury, life goes on. Trams rattle down the streets, the mills are weaving, and families are building their futures. Now, you can hold a priceless snapshot of this pivotal moment in your hands. The Bury County Borough Directory 1936 is more than a book of names; it's a doorway into the world your ancestors knew.

This meticulously preserved directory is a treasure trove for anyone connected to Bury, offering an unparalleled, street-level view of the town just before the Second World War would reshape it forever.

What Will You Discover Inside?

This comprehensive directory is your personal research assistant, providing invaluable insights that you simply won't find elsewhere. Inside you will find:

🏠 Pinpoint Your Ancestors: A complete alphabetical listing of the head of every household in Bury. Discover their full name, their street address, and, in many cases, their occupation—bringing their daily lives into sharp focus.

🚶‍♂️ Walk Down the Streets of 1936: A detailed street-by-street directory allows you to explore the neighbourhood as it was. See who lived next door to your great-grandparents, understand the social fabric of the community, and piece together the stories of an entire street.

🧵 Discover Local Commerce & Trade: Explore the thriving commercial heart of Bury. Find the butcher, the baker, the draper, and the banker. See the businesses your family may have frequented and discover the entrepreneurs who shaped the town's economy.

📜 Uncover the Town's Officials: A full listing of Bury's civic leaders, from councilors and magistrates to medical practitioners, clergy, and schoolmasters. Understand the structure of the town and the people who ran it.

📺 A Glimpse into Daily Life: Original advertisements for everything from local cinemas to motor cars, furniture to fashions. These charming ads are a fascinating and often colourful look into the consumer culture of the 1930s.
Who Is This Directory For?

The Family Historian: Trace your Bury ancestors, confirm addresses, add occupations to your family tree, and enrich your research with real-world context.

The Local History Enthusiast: Rebuild a picture of 1930s Bury, research the history of your own home, and see how the town has changed over the decades.

The Social Researcher: Gain invaluable primary source data on employment, social structures, and urban life in an industrial Lancashire town during the interwar period.

Why the 1936 Edition is So Special

This directory captures a unique moment in time. It’s a portrait of Bury in the final year of the reign of King Edward VIII and a world on the very brink of monumental change. It represents the last full year of "peacetime normalcy" before the outbreak of WWII in 1939, making the information it contains a precious and poignant record of a bygone era.

Don't let your family's Bury story remain a mystery. Add this essential resource to your collection today and bring the streets, names, and lives of 1936 Bury back to vivid life.

Order your copy now and start your journey into the past!