Which package is best for me?
Bringing your home’s history to life
Each package offers a different way of preserving your story.
Discover which feels right for your home.
Your Home’s Past Deserves the Right Telling
Not every story is the same — some reveal only a glimpse, while others unfold into rich, detailed narratives. That’s why every Oak & Willow House History begins with a Pre-Research Check. You can select your House History package at the same time, or wait until the outcome first.
HOUSE HISTORY PACKAGES
THE SNAPSHOT HOUSE HISTORY
A concise overview for homes where surviving records are limited, including more “modern” homes built after 1920.
£155 (or pay in 3)
Delivered in approx. 2-4 weeks
✓ Bespoke research into your home’s history using census data, maps, newspapers, and local archives (digital)
✓ Concise written summary of your home’s surviving history – focused on available records
✓ Beautifully designed A4 Wall Print, printed on archive-quality, fine-art Giclee paper, with a snapshot of your home’s story
✓ Digital copy included, plus a digital archive with copies of the records uncovered
✓ Option to have your A4 house history framed – ready for displaying in your home
THE HERITAGE SUMMARY HOUSE HISTORY
For homes where multiple records survive.
A more detailed account, often covering multiple former residents, their lives in your home, and broader historical context.
£325 (or pay in 3)
Delivered in approx. 4-6 weeks
✓ Expanded research into your home’s history using census data, maps, newspapers, and local archives (digital)
✓ Narrative summary of your home’s history, its former residents, their lives in your home, and local historical context
✓ Beautifully designed A3 Wall Print printed on archive-quality, fine-art Giclee paper, with a snapshot of your home’s story
✓ Digital copy included, plus a digital archive with copies of the records uncovered
✓ Option to have your A3 house history framed – ready for displaying in your home
THE FULL STORY HOUSE HISTORY
For homes with rich historical depth and plenty of surviving records.
A comprehensive deep dive into your home’s past, weaving together multiple record types for a rich, detailed narrative.
Price starts from £475 (or pay in 3)
Delivered in approx. 6-12 weeks (depending on edition)
✓ In-depth research across multiple record collections.
✓ Extended narrative tying together residents, events, and local context.
✓ Several presentation options, including a beautifully designed and printed A3 Wall Print of your home’s story and an A5 Storybook containing the complete written history. Both are printed on archive-quality paper, made for display
✓ Digital copy included, plus a digital archive with copies of the records uncovered
✓ Option to have your A3 house history framed – ready for displaying in your home
Are you ready to discover your home’s history?
House History Packages
Every package begins with thorough research into the ownership and occupancy of your home, brought together in a beautifully written narrative.
Your Home’s History. Told Beautifully.
House History Wall Art
Included in all of our House History Packages
A5 Printed Booklet
Included in our Full Story House History Packages
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.