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Tracing Your House History (Paperback) by Gill Blanchard
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Gill Blanchard’s Tracing Your House History is a compact yet richly detailed guide for anyone curious about the story behind their home. Whether you reside in a Victorian terrace, a converted warehouse, a council house, or a country manor, this book offers a practical roadmap to uncovering the layers of history embedded in your property. Through clear, concise chapters, Blanchard demystifies the research process, guiding readers through archives, libraries, and online resources to discover who lived in their house before them and how their home fits into the broader narrative of the local area.
With a keen eye for historical detail and a gift for making complex records accessible, Blanchard explains how to interpret old documents, maps, and census data, turning what might seem like a daunting task into an engaging journey of discovery. This handbook is not just about bricks and mortar—it’s about the lives, stories, and social shifts that shaped the spaces we inhabit today. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or a curious homeowner, Tracing Your House History is an essential companion for exploring the past through the lens of your own front door.
ISBN : 9781848842540