Unlock the HiSTORY of Your House
The Stories
Every House has a Story to Tell
Work backwards from what you know and discover your House HiSTORY
If you do not have documents in your possession to provide the age of your house there are ways to discover more about it's origins. There are many guides available in libraries, record offices and local history societies as well as on line. A great place to find out how old your house is How Old Is My House.com. To find more about the resources available click here ....
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![]() Your title deeds and any other documents that came with the purchase of your house might provide names of people who owned or lived in your house. There are however many more ways to find out more about the people who lived in your house. Census, Poll Books and Directories are just a few of the ways you can learn more about the previous occupiers. Find out more
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Looking for inspiration? Why not read about other peoples house stories or visit some famous (or perhaps infamous) homes?
Or find out more about those ordinary homes that have been restored as museums. Here you will also find links to local guides to tracing your home provided by records offices and libraries. Click here for more |
BREAKING NEWS... House history Show May 15th click here to find out moreDo you have any title deeds, registration documents, old sale particulars in your possession If so you are well on the way to tracing your house history. Extract all the information in these documents and start completing our Getting Started Checklist. If you do not have any documentation then go to the House guide.
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Is your local area covered?LOCAL HOUSE HiSTORY We have listed all the County Record offices and libraries that have published local guides to the exciting adventure that is tracing your house history. Check out your local record office |
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