Behind every front door lies a tapestry of lives lived, even in the most modest of homes. When Hannah Phillips and her fiancé Johnathan Priestley purchased their first home in High Wycombe, Hannah commissioned our Highlights house history package as a special gift to Johnathan to commemorate their new chapter…

Every home holds countless stories within its walls—some hidden in plain sight, others waiting to be discovered in dusty archives. At Pursuing the Past, we transform these fragments of history into rich, meaningful narratives that connect you deeply with your home's heritage. Here's a glimpse into how we conduct our research, with the depth and detail varying depending on your chosen package…

Every home has a story, and uncovering it can deepen the connection you feel to the space you call home. At Pursuing the Past, we understand that every homeowner’s needs are different, which is why we offer five unique house history packages…

As we step into 2025, I’ve been reflecting on all the wonderful stories we uncovered last year. 2024 was our second year and it was a milestone one for Pursuing the Past—197 house histories were completed, each one uncovering unique tales from homes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland…

For many centuries, people in England and Wales were subject to the payment of tithes – a system by which you gave 10% of your income or produce (such as livestock or crops – known as payment in kind) to the church…