DIY House History Research Tools
Prefer to do your own house history research?
Here you’ll find tools & products for supporting you to discover the story of your home.
For those who want to research their own home — and do it properly.
Researching the history of your house can be an extremely rewarding journey. But without a clear structure, it’s easy to end up with a scattered collection of notes, half-finished searches, and no clear sense of what you’ve found or where to look next.
These resources are designed for people who enjoy the research process as much as finding out the history itself. For those who are ready to dive in and who want to approach their research methodically, record their findings meaningfully, and build a picture of their home’s past that they can return to again and again.
The House History Research Journal
A guided digital (or printed) research journal for homeowners researching their own property’s history.
The House History Research Journal gives structure to your research journey. With dedicated sections for recording your findings, prompts to guide your thinking, and curated resource suggestions at every stage, it’s the companion you didn’t know you needed when you first opened that census record or historic map.
Perfect for: Homeowners curious about their property’s past, family historians extending their research to the places their ancestors lived, and anyone who has started researching their home and found themselves overwhelmed by where to begin.
Please note: this journal is a research companion, not a how-to guide. You’ll need your own access to genealogy and archive platforms such as Ancestry, Findmypast, or the National Archives to make the most of it. Or you can purchase it in alongside our House History Research Pack (details below).
Editable or Printable PDF
£18
House History Research Pack
A professionally researched collection of records about your home — ready for you to explore and interpret.
This research pack gives you direct access to the historical records behind your property — sourced, organised, and ready for you to dive into.
Using your address, we’ll uncover a range of historical research material including census records, historic maps, and any relevant local references. These are compiled into a structured PDF, alongside a simple timeline and brief notes to help you understand what you’re looking at.
There’s no written narrative or interpretation — just the research itself, so you can piece together the story in your own time.
Perfect if you enjoy uncovering history for yourself, or want a solid starting point without spending hours searching.
All Delivered Digitally
£95
Some of the house imagery used on this site was photographed by me, from public streets, as part of a long-standing personal interest in architectural history. No identifying information is shared, and images are used respectfully to celebrate the heritage of our built environment.