Hidden House History

1. Introduction

Researching the history of your house is relatively straightforward, and will provide you with an amazing insight into the past through the eyes of the people who made it their home before you.

A key avenue to investigate is the previous owners and occupiers of your property. There’s a whole range of documentary sources available at your disposal, depending on when your house was built. The following guide introduces you to the key resources, century by century, so you can start to build up a portfolio that reflects the unique history of your property.