Who Do You Think You Are?

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hoosing a site by one of my colleagues might sound like the height of nepotism, so I recommend that you pay a visit and decide for) is jam-packed with useful information, tips and examples for the budding house historian to consult. The website describes how you might begin researching by examining your own house, looking for clues that may indicate its age or even a former use. Of course, most houses don’t have handy (or even accurate) date stones, so the advice includes looking at the architectural style, roof angles, window shape and construction materials.

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