Resources for House Historians
Trace the History of Your HouseIf you do not have evidence to provide the age of your house there are many ways to discover more. Try the Land Registry, search maps and photos, church or manorial records and many more. We show you how to get started Click here for more
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Discover Who Lived in Your HouseThe title deeds and other documents that came with the purchase of your house might provide names of people who owned or lived in your house. There are many more ways to find out more about those that lived in your house. Find out more
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Our LibraryLooking for inspiration? Read about other peoples house stories, visit famous (or perhaps infamous) homes, take a virtual tour or find out more about ordinary homes that have been restored as museums.Click here for more
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Discover the free and paid for records that are available to help you discover more about your AMERICAN HOUSE
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Getting Started
A short video to help you GET STARTED with records which are on-line.To download a Word doc contains links click here
![]() Archives and Local History Centres & Guides
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House History Hour
Join us on Twitter every Thursday at 7 -8pm #HouseHistoryHour hosted by leading house historians
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NEW! STONEHENGE Poster Range Available at English Heritage Shop
English Heritage Shop has launched the NEW Stonehenge Poster Range in various formats, for a great price. Whether you're a regular visitor, looking to commemorate a recent visit or are simply in awe of the feature, then this collection is for you.
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