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The Essentials Chronicle

£250.00

A clear and concise introduction to your home’s history.

Perfect for homeowners wanting a snapshot of their property’s past. This package provides key historical findings, early records, and a foundational overview of your home’s story.

With this package you will receive a concise overview of your home’s story, presented as a beautiful A4 wall print.

A clear and concise introduction to your home’s history.

Perfect for homeowners wanting a snapshot of their property’s past. This package provides key historical findings, early records, and a foundational overview of your home’s story.

With this package you will receive a concise overview of your home’s story, presented as a beautiful A4 wall print.

Scope of Research

We carry out focused online research into the most informative surviving records connected to your property. Where available, this includes:

Historical Foundations

  • Early origins of the house

  • Development context of the street or estate

  • Historical land use

Past Residents & Ownership

  • Census returns (10-year snapshots of households)

  • Directories and electoral registers

  • Parish records and BMD indexes

  • Timeline of known occupants over the decades

Wider Local Context

  • Notable local events and changes relevant to your home

  • Shifts in industry, agriculture, or transport affecting the area

  • Links to institutions such as schools, churches, or former estates

Visual & Cartographic History

  • Historic maps showing how the landscape has evolved

  • Aerial images (where available)

  • Newspaper mentions or press snippets (if found)

What You Will Receive

1. A Short, Engaging Narrative

A clear and accessible written summary capturing the key discoveries about your home’s story — typically 6–7 standout findings. This narrative brings the research together into a cohesive, readable piece designed to share with friends and family.

2. A4 Fine Art Wall Print

Your home’s history is transformed into a beautifully designed A4 giclée print, produced on museum-quality cotton art paper with a subtle textured finish.
Perfect for framing and displaying at home.

3. Digital Research Portfolio

A digital archive containing:

  • A PDF of your wall print

  • A concise research report

  • Copies of the historical records used in the research (maps, census entries, clippings, etc.)

Timeline & Approach

The Essentials Chronicle typically unfolds over 8–10 weeks, including:

  • ~2 hours of targeted expert research

  • Examination of 7–10 core historical sources

  • Careful transcription, referencing, and source evaluation

  • Writing, editing and narrative crafting

  • Professional print design and production

This package works beautifully for both pre-1920 and post-1920 homes, offering insight into early property development, 20th-century suburban expansion, and the changing character of local communities.