Every house has a story, but the most fascinating stories are often those of the people who once called it… Read more People Behind the Houses
Category: Social History
Explore social history through houses. Discover the lives of past residents, family stories, and the communities that shaped everyday life. Social history brings the past to life through the stories of people and communities. Explore who lived in houses, their daily lives, work, and family stories, uncovering the rich tapestry of ordinary and extraordinary experiences that shaped local history.
House Renovations That Start With the Past
Tracing architectural changes reveals the evolution of the structure. Uncovering stories in old newspapers provides context. Engaging a house historian ensures accuracy. You can make design decisions grounded in authenticity and purpose. Here’s how “finding the past” can transform your journey into a truly meaningful Victorian renovation.
Every Home Holds A Story
Every home holds a story of people who lived there before us. Learning about a house’s history reveals their struggles,… Read more Every Home Holds A Story
Create Your Dream Home: Discovering the People Who Lived There Before You
Owning a period home feels like stepping into a story already in progress. Every creaking floorboard and old keyhole hints at the lives once lived there. Your Dream Home might have high ceilings with has cosy fires and sash windows. However, the real magic lies in its people. Discovering who lived in your house before you adds a rich, emotional layer to daily life. Their stories connect you to the past, turning your home into a living record of generations gone by.
Does My House Have A History?
Exploring your home’s history in the UK reveals rich narratives from Georgian to Edwardian eras. Engaging a House Historian can uncover past residents’ stories, challenges, and architectural evolution, enriching your connection to the property.
Dreadful Explosion at Coxlodge Colliery
Discovering Heritage are a team of historical researchers with expertise in residential history. We believe every house has a story… Read more Dreadful Explosion at Coxlodge Colliery
Sanderson Hospital Gosforth
Heart warming accounts of life in the Crippled Children’s Home Gosforth which later became known as the Sanderson Hospital. The site is currently being developed for housing.
Look At Gosforth
The following article appeared in the Newcastle Journal on Tuesday 16 December 1969. It was headed, Your Town Gosforth, and written by Heather Smith. We have transcribed it here to make it easier to read and given it the heading Look At Gosforth. We found it amusing and would love to hear your comments.
Gosforth Tramway Building
This photograph shows the G Sykes and Cook garage c1930s. The garage was one of a number of businesses that traded from the old tramway stables on Gosforth High Street. In this post we look at this building between the years of 1884 to 1973. The tramway stables was one of the longest buildings on Gosforth High Street running from Ivy Road almost to Woodbine Road.