House History: The Premium
The Premium House History includes fifty hours of research, including online research and two to three days in local and national archives, gathering stories from around 80+ historical records to produce a beautifully designed A2-sized wall print telling the story of a house and an accompanying bound storybook, including a house timeline, a full list of sources consulted, alongside findings, record transcriptions and analysis, and a digital file of images of all archive documents and material uncovered.
“We pull it out to show visitors, and it's been beautiful to read through it and find out about who lived here and the different stages of the buildings’ life.”
THE OLD CHAPEL, HUNTINGDONSHIRE-
Fifty hours of professional research – online and in local and national archives.
A beautifully-designed, size A2 giclée print presenting a summary narrative of your house history story in our distinctive brand style.
An accompanying storybook, including a longer version of the history, a timeline, and outlining the research undertaken with a full source list, findings (including transcriptions) and analysis, and any suggestions for further research.
A digital file of images of archival documents and material (this may include deeds, maps, building plans, manorial and estate records, directories, tax records, rate books, census returns, electoral registers, civil registration records, parish registers, wills, court records, insurance records, newspaper reports, old photos of your house and its inhabitants, and more - where available).
Now booking for March 2025
Please note: We're now fully booked for Christmas 2024 deliveries, and our next Premium packages will be ready by the end of March 2025. Or book now for Christmas 2025 and spread your payments over 6 or 12 months.
What types of houses is it for?
The Premium house history package is for any historic property built before 1920. The combination of online and archival research provides the best chance of uncovering the fullest possible history of a property, as archives provide access to many records not available online, such as manorial records and deeds.
Your Premium House History will cover details of:
When your house was built (which may be approximate, depending on the available evidence) and how it has changed over time.
The house’s owners and occupants and stories of their lives in the house.
Local history and events which shaped the house and its occupants.
“Finding out the history of the place has made things make sense in the house… I feel that I'm almost in touch with the people that lived here.’”
LIZ TOTH, LITTLE GILLIES, CORNWALL
Additional Options
Research options:
Your Premium House History includes 50 hours of research, including two to three days in local and/or national archives. I’ll keep you informed if the research opportunities for your house go beyond the scheduled 50 hours, and you can choose to add more research hours if desired.
Wallprint design options:
Choose from two layout options: the magazine or the border, and two patterns: the floral or the gingko leaf. Each are available in a variety of colour options, as shown above.
Extra copies:
Extra copies of your house history wall print can be printed for an additional £65 per print.
Add a Highlights wall print:
You can order an additional ‘Short Story’ version of your wall print (an A3-sized, 300-400 word summary) of your house history story for £150.
Archive Expenses
Expenses for a two to three day visit to local and national archives are included within the package fee; this includes any additional archive expenses, such as parking and photography permits.
As mentioned above, properties based in Scotland or Wales, or further than 2.5 hours from Derbyshire, will incur some additional archive trip expenses. Please get in touch for a quote.
Please find our FAQs here, including information regarding the process (and the payment process), and get in touch if you have any other questions or requests.
Now booking for March 2025
Please note: We're now fully booked for Christmas 2024 deliveries, and our next Premium packages will be ready by the end of March 2025. Or book now for Christmas 2025 and spread your payments over 6 or 12 months.
If you’d like to check there are enough records available for your House History package before booking, you can book a House History Records Check for your property:
“We feel honoured to be the custodians for the next chapter, and it's so lovely to know who has gone before us. Your findings have really brought the house alive for us."
CAROLINE FANCOTT-BEYNON, PEASELANDS, CUMBRIA
