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 The History of My House

​If you do not have evidence to provide the age of your house there are many ways to discover more. Try the Land Registry title deeds, 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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  Who Lived in My House

The 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 Library

Looking 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
Get inspiration from American houses you can visit 

State by State Guides to House History

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
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More help - Read Our Blogs 
  • Getting started with House History
  • Finding an address in the census
  • First Steps in Discovering Your House History
  • Alternatives to the Census
  • ​House Names - A brief History
  • House History  Does it add value
  • Top 12 Websites for House History Research
A selection of guides to tracing the history of a house
Archives and Local History Centres & Guides

We have listed all the county record offices and libraries click here 
Some archives  have published local guides click here to find out more
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FREE DOWNLOADS    

  • Research checklist - help you to research your house history
  • Census fact sheet - help navigate your way through the census
  • Census blanks sheets -fill in your details on these blank forms
  •  Interviewing neighbour - what to ask
Free Downloads click here ​
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How Old Is My House
When was my house built - for more information about discovering the age of your house and info about house styles click here
Our TOP 12 Websites for House History
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Read our blog to see which we think are the top 12 websites for tracing your house history

The Genealogist - UK census, BMDs and more online.Number one for House History



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How old is my House American page  with lots of examples of house style 
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Resources Timeline  - which records are available and when

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The House

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Maps
Manorial Records
Other Records
Postcards & Photos
Enclosures
Books & House histories
​Church & Parish Records

The People

Census
1939 Register
Directories
Valuation Survey
Probate & Wills
Land Tax
Rate Books
Newspapers
Electoral Rolls & Poll Books
Civil Registration
Fire Insurance Records
Inquisitions PM
Private Estate Records
National Farm Survey 
Court Records
Telephone Books

Our Library

House Stories
House Museums
Home of Famous People
UK House History Guides

Virtual House Tours

Other Resources

Record Offices 
​Writing it all up 
​Talking to Neighbours
​Downloads
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Census checklist 
Timeline 
​Blog
​Privacy Policy
Terms of Reference.

American Houses

Trace My American House
​Interesting American Houses
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More help & advice 
​American House Guides
​Date Your house
House Styles 
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  • Welcome
  • The House
    • Land Registry and Title deeds
    • Maps
    • Tax
    • Manorial Records
    • Other Records
    • Postcards & Photos
    • Enclosures
    • Books & House Histories
    • Church & Parish Records
  • The People
    • Census
    • 1939 Register
    • Directories
    • Valuation Survey
    • Probate & Wills
    • Land Tax
    • Rate Books
    • Newspapers
    • Electoral Rolls and Poll Books
    • Civil Registration
    • Fire Insurance Records
    • Inquisitions PM
    • Private Estate Records
    • National Farm Survey
    • Court Records
    • Telephone Books
  • The Stories
    • House Stories
    • House Museums
    • Homes of Famous People
    • UK House History Guides
    • Virtual house tours
  • Blog
  • Trace my American Home
    • Trace my American House more help
    • How Old is my American House
    • Visit American Homes
    • American House History Guides