House History

Professional Family History, Family Tree, Genealogy, House and Ancestry Research Service by Professional Genealogist UK and local history research in Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, London and Middlesex.

House Histories are part of Local History. A House History covers the story of the building that you live in and tells the history of the earliest residents from when the house was built. The History of your House covers the records as far back as are available. The house history will show how different parts of the house were extended over time and who lived in the house or rented the house at different times throughout its history.

The House History:

Reveals the life of the people who lived in the house from when it was built until the present day.
Changes to the layout of the house.
Local History of the area where your house was situated and any local events that may have contributed to the history of your house.

House History records used in the research:

Census Returns.
Electoral Registers.
Maps and Plans of your house.
Architectural Plans (if available).
Wills.
Old Photographs.
Taxation and Insurance Records pertaining to the house.
Property Deeds.
Manorial Records.


When the research is completed the History of your House is presented into a Folder and is illustrated with all photographs available. Local and Social History of the area is included as well as all information found along with the history of the people who lived in the house since it was built.


A free initial consultation is included whereby your house in discussed in length as well as to what information is available on the house, such as photographs or Deeds. An initial guide price will be discussed and as research progresses you will be contacted with regards to your specified budget.



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