In recent years, interest in house history has grown tremendously, boosted by books and TV programmes such as The Secret History of Our Streets and A House Through Time.
Even the smallest house has been bought, sold, leased and subject to rates and taxes, and its occupants have left any number of records. If we dig deep into the archives, uncovering the history of our homes, and breathing life into the forgotten inhabitants, a fascinating story will unfold.
But where do you start?
