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How Do I Research The History Of My House

How Do I Research The History of My House?

Posted on August 21, 2025March 31, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

Discovering Heritage can help you research the history of your house. Our research is presented in unique house history packs which tell the story of your property. Read our case study for an in depth look at the process.

How old maps reveal the history of your house

How Old Maps Reveal the History of Your House : A Homeowners Guide

Posted on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

How Old Maps Reveal the History of Your House When researching the history of a house, old maps can reveal… Read more How Old Maps Reveal the History of Your House : A Homeowners Guide

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People Behind the Houses

Posted on July 5, 2026July 25, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

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

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House History Christmas Gift

Posted on July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

Christmas may feel a long way away, but for anyone searching for a truly meaningful present of a house history… Read more House History Christmas Gift

Memoirs of Gosforth High Street 1950's and 70's creating a deeper sense of place

Gosforth High Street History: A 1950s–70s Local History Archive

Posted on June 15, 2026July 4, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

A collection of local history and personal recollections by the late David Wardell This archive brings together a series of… Read more Gosforth High Street History: A 1950s–70s Local History Archive

DIY house heistory versus Professional research comparison

DIY House History Research vs Professional House History Services UK | House History Guide

Posted on June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

Finding out the history of your home is one of the most fascinating parts of owning a property. Across the… Read more DIY House History Research vs Professional House History Services UK | House History Guide

Your Home Has A Hidden Storytext above photographs of houses and family in the garden used to illustrae house history blog post A Gift That Tells The Story Of A Home

A Gift That Tells the Story of a Home

Posted on April 25, 2026July 2, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

There are gifts we unwrap, admire for a moment, and quietly forget. And then there are gifts that stay with… Read more A Gift That Tells the Story of a Home

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House History Guides UK. What Do House Deeds Tell You?

Posted on April 13, 2026June 8, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

A Complete Guide to Understanding Property Deeds House deeds are often seen as the key to a property’s past, but… Read more House History Guides UK. What Do House Deeds Tell You?

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The Hidden Heritage of Your Home

Posted on February 24, 2026July 2, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

Long before we ever used the phrase The Hidden Heritage Of Your Home, we experienced its meaning firsthand. It began, unexpectedly, with a vessel of character and endurance, an old wooden fishing trawler named Shemaron.

When was my house built? This image shows a late-Victorian London terraced streetscape, likely dating from the 1870s–1890s, and displays many characteristic architectural features of the period. The houses are constructed in red London stock brick, laid in regular courses, with stucco-painted architectural dressings providing contrast. Each property follows a consistent terrace rhythm, creating a unified façade while allowing subtle individual variation.

When Was My House Built?

Posted on February 8, 2026July 2, 2026 By Fiona Malkin

UK Guide to Finding Your Property’s Age When was my house built? As house historians, this is the question we… Read more When Was My House Built?

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