Tracing the History of Your House - Softcover

Barratt, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903365228 ISBN 13: 9781903365229

Publisher: PRO Publications, 2001

Synopsis

This guide to researching the history of a house, old or new, is for anyone who is interested in historical properties, from their own house to stately homes. It explains how to explore the many sources of information available to the amateur house detective, including the three great land surveys of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the records of the Land Registry, and conveyancing documents. For the more advanced researcher tax and manorial documents provide records of properties dating back to the medieval period. More modern dwellings can be studied through building plans, local directories, electoral lists and rate books. Use this guide to put together the fascinating story of your home, including who built it and when, details of previous occupants and even clues to their choice of interior decoration! This edition is fully updated and expanded throughout, including: new coverage of local sources nationwide; improved material on modern sources; a new chapter on interpreting architectural and interior features; new case studies including Walcot Square which features on the book's cover.

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Review

'This is one of those classic guides you'll appreciate having on your shelves.' -- Your Family Tree Magazine, May 2006

Synopsis

A guide to researching the history of a house, old or new. It should enable individuals to construct a history of their own house, a childhood home, or another property, and describes the many sources of information available to the house detective. The three great land surveys carried out during the 19th and early-20th centuries which produced maps and inventories enable the researcher to build up a picture of his own individual property, while the records of the Land Registry and conveyancing documents provide a wealth of additional information. For the more advanced researcher, taxation and manorial documents provide records of properties dating back to the mediaeval period. More modern dwellings can be studied by consulting building plans, local directories, electoral lists and rate books.

Edition details

• Publisher: PRO Publications
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903365228
• ISBN 13: 9781903365229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240