08BACBCF-F809-4DBE-9E01-4FBB8E7D8BAA.png
08BACBCF-F809-4DBE-9E01-4FBB8E7D8BAA.png

The Complete Chronicle

£725.00

A comprehensive, long-form history of your property from its earliest records to the present day.

This full investigation covers ownership, occupants, architectural evolution, land use, historical maps, social context, and unique discoveries — crafted into an engaging narrative.

This packag inlcudes an in-depth narrative brought to life through both an A3 wall print and an A5 storybook

A comprehensive, long-form history of your property from its earliest records to the present day.

This full investigation covers ownership, occupants, architectural evolution, land use, historical maps, social context, and unique discoveries — crafted into an engaging narrative.

This packag inlcudes an in-depth narrative brought to life through both an A3 wall print and an A5 storybook

Scope of Research

Your research may draw from dozens of archival collections, including (where available):

Core Residential Records

  • Census returns & electoral registers

  • Parish records (baptisms, marriages, burials)

  • Trade directories & rate books

Historical Maps & Land Use

  • Large-scale historic mapping

  • Old plans and boundary changes

  • Estate, tithe, or enclosure material (where available)

Newspapers

  • Local and national reporting

  • Advertisements, notices, and incidents

  • Social snippets relating to previous residents

Life Events & Personal Histories

  • Birth, marriage & death indexes

  • Probate and wills (when available)

  • Military service records (WWI, WWII, and later)

Institutional and Contextual Records

  • Workhouse, asylum, poor law and school references

  • Court, criminal and legal records

  • Social and industrial context relevant to your home

Together, these sources allow us to build a detailed picture of your home’s development, the people who lived there, and the social world they inhabited.

What You Will Receive

1. A Comprehensive Written History

A carefully crafted, fully developed narrative that charts your home’s story across time — its development, its families, and the events that shaped it.

2. A3 Fine Art Wall Print

A beautifully designed A3 giclée print showcasing the highlights of your home’s history.
Printed on museum-quality natural cotton paper with a soft textured finish.

3. Digital Research Archive

A complete digital collection including:

  • PDF of your A3 wall print

  • Full written history

  • Digital copies of all relevant historical records, maps, images and sources explored

Timeline & Approach

The Complete Chronicle is carried out over 10–12 weeks, allowing time for:

  • Wide-ranging archival investigation

  • Cross-referencing and detailed verification

  • Narrative development and editorial refinement

  • Professional design and giclée production

This package is ideal for pre-1920 homes, but equally powerful for later homes with substantial available records or complex ownership histories.