House History

[Tremorran]

I have just joined this site and would like to find some history on my house but not sure where to start. It was built just over 100 years ago.

[Girl Guide]

Welcome to Rootschat Tremorran 

You don't say where the house is located but you may like to look at this website to help you get started.

https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/your-home/your-homes-history/how-to-find-out/

You may like to see who was living in the property in the 1939 Register if it is in England or Wales.

[Ruskie]

Depending on the age of the house, you can search by address in the censuses on Find My Past.

Old maps can sometimes help too - you can sometimes narrow down when the house appeared on maps / when the land was subdivided.

I believe you can search via deeds too, but that incurs a cost.

[nanny jan]

Your county archives will hold a variety of maps which will help you;  although the buildings are closed some archives are working remotely/behind the scenes so might be able to help you with any email enquiries.