Three Ways to Discover the Story of Your Home

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Choose from three different research packages…

Options for every level of curiosity…

Whether you’re uncovering the secrets of your own property or looking for a truly original gift, my house history packages offer more than a list of names and dates. They are a window into the lives, moments, and milestones that shaped your home.

Compare the features of each package below to identify which is the best option for you.

The Snapshot House History

Not every property leaves behind a long trail of documents. Some homes are recorded only briefly.

The Snapshot House History is created for these cases. It captures what little survives and turns it into a meaningful keepsake: a concise summary of your home’s story, beautifully designed as an A4 wall print.

£155

Commission Yours
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Customisation Options
  • Research Scope
    The Snapshot is designed for properties with only the most basic surviving records. Typical collections may include:
  • Census returns (limited entries)
  • Parish registers (single mentions)
  • Local directories or electoral rolls
  • Basic map references
  • What Will Be Discovered
  • What’s discovered in every house history is completely unique, however you may find out:
  • Your home’s origins
  • Former occupants & basic insights into their lives in your home
  • Historical land use & development over time
  • History of the local area & your home’s role within it
  • Notable events in history linked with your home
  • Pricing & Completion
  • £155 (or pay in 3)
  • Current research completion time: 2-4 weeks
  • Best For
  • Homes built either pre or post-1920, with very limited surviving records
  • Properties where only a few historical records have survived or exist
  • Homeowners who want a keepsake even when the available history is light
  • A thoughtful and totally unique gift for new homeowners or history enthusiasts
  • What You Will Receive
  • Concise written summary of your home’s history, based on the surviving records, presented as an A4 Wall Print in a display-worthy design
  • A digital archive including copies of the records uncovered in the research of your home
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The heritage summary House History

A richer account of your home’s past, uncovering multiple residents and weaving in local context — presented as a beautiful A3 wall print.

Some homes sit between a brief snapshot and a full archival deep dive. The Heritage Summary is designed for properties with several surviving records, offering a broader view of your home’s story without the extended depth of the Full Story package.

£325

Commission Yours
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Customisation Options
  • Research Scope
  • The Heritage Summary draws on a wider set of sources than the Snapshot, while staying focused on the essentials. Typical collections may include:
  • Census returns and electoral registers
  • Parish registers
  • Trade directories and rate books
  • Historic maps
  • Newspaper snippets (where available)
  • What Will Be Discovered
  • What’s discovered in every house history is completely unique, however you may find out:
  • Your home’s origins
  • Former occupants (dependent on property age) & basic insights into their lives in your home
  • Historical land use & development over time
  • History of the local area & your home’s role within it
    Notable events in history linked with your home
  • Pricing & Completion
  • £325 (or pay in 3)
  • Current research completion time: 4-6 weeks
  • Best For
  • Home built pre or post-1920s, with several surviving historical records
  • Properties appearing in multiple census returns, directories, or maps, as well as more broader record collections including probate, institutions, crime & punishment etc.
  • Owners who want more than a snapshot but don’t need the full narrative scope
  • A thoughtful gift for heritage property owners or family researchers
  • What You Will Receive
  • A detailed written summary of your home’s history, based on the surviving records, presented as an A3 Wall Print in a display-worthy design
  • A digital archive including copies of the records uncovered in the research of your home
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The FULL STORY House History

A comprehensive deep dive into your home’s past, weaving together multiple records into a rich, detailed narrative — presented as either an A3 wall print, an A5 storybook, or both.

Some homes reveal only glimpses of their past — but others open the door to extraordinary depth. When records stretch beyond census and parish registers into newspapers, military service files, institutional archives, or even court and probate documents, your home’s story becomes much richer.

Price starts from £475 – £850, depending on your chosen presentation

Commission Yours
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Customisation Options
  • Research Scope
  • The Full Story House History draws on the widest range of available records. Typical collections may include:
  • Census returns and electoral registers
  • Parish registers
  • Historic maps and property boundaries
  • Trade directories and rate books
  • Newspapers (local and national)
  • Military and service records
  • Institutional archives (schools, workhouses, asylums)
  • Court, crime, and punishment records
  • Probate and wills
  • What Will Be Discovered
  • The Full Story provides the deepest exploration of your home’s history. This may include:
  • Detailed census returns across multiple decades
  • Parish records of baptisms, marriages, and burials
  • Military service records from conflicts such as WWI and WWII
  • Institutional records (schools, workhouses, asylums)
  • Court and criminal proceedings, or probate and wills
  • Newspaper reports adding colour and context to events
  • Connections to wider social and local history
  • The result is a richly detailed portrait of your home and the people who lived there.
  • Pricing & Completion
  • £465 (or pay in 3)
  • Current research completion time: 6-8 weeks, A5 Storybooks can take an additional 2 weeks
  • Best For
  • Older or heritage homes with a long trail of surviving records
  • Owners who want the fullest possible account of their home’s history
  • A premium gift for history lovers, heritage property owners, or family historians
  • What You Will Receive
  • Extended written narrative of your home’s history, presented as either an A3 Wall Print summary, an A5 Storybook containing the full written history, or both
  • A digital archive with copies of the records uncovered in the research of your house history
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From forgotten residents to land once used for farming, trade, or even scandal — our homes have a rich and often surprising history. My bespoke House History packages dive into the archives to find out what stories your walls have to tell. Choose from several beautiful presentation options to transform those names and dates from the past into a display-ready keepsake, made to be treasured for years to come.

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Bespoke House History Research

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.