For those who own historic properties, each timber beam and stone wall holds a piece of a story far greater than their own. These homes are tangible expressions of history, places where generations have lived, loved, and left their mark. But beyond being treasured residences or research subjects, historic homes are also deeply inspiring to artists, filmmakers, and photographers….

Between the historic villages of Dilston and Corbridge in Northumberland's countryside sits Ravenstone, a house that tells a fascinating tale of transformation. From simple farming plots to the welcoming family home it is today, this property has been shaped by the many families who've called it home…

A home's story lives in both its hidden past and its visual character. We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kate Cullen, a photographer whose unique eye for period properties perfectly complements our historical research…

Behind every front door lies a tapestry of lives lived, even in the most modest of homes. When Hannah Phillips and her fiancé Johnathan Priestley purchased their first home in High Wycombe, Hannah commissioned our Highlights house history package as a special gift to Johnathan to commemorate their new chapter…

Every home holds countless stories within its walls—some hidden in plain sight, others waiting to be discovered in dusty archives. At Pursuing the Past, we transform these fragments of history into rich, meaningful narratives that connect you deeply with your home's heritage. Here's a glimpse into how we conduct our research, with the depth and detail varying depending on your chosen package…

Every home has a story, and uncovering it can deepen the connection you feel to the space you call home. At Pursuing the Past, we understand that every homeowner’s needs are different, which is why we offer five unique house history packages…

As we step into 2025, I’ve been reflecting on all the wonderful stories we uncovered last year. 2024 was our second year and it was a milestone one for Pursuing the Past—197 house histories were completed, each one uncovering unique tales from homes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland…

For many centuries, people in England and Wales were subject to the payment of tithes – a system by which you gave 10% of your income or produce (such as livestock or crops – known as payment in kind) to the church…

Delving into the history of homes in the UK inevitably reveals many stories of families in Britain in war time – stories of those who served and those who lost their lives, but few reveal a story quite like that of Beach House in South Gloucestershire…

It was lovely to be featured in Country Homes & Interiors in February…

Liz Toth has always felt a strong connection to the stream that flows at the bottom of her garden, which winds its way through the rugged moorlands of rural Cornwall surrounding the 230-year-old stone cottage (previously, two adjoining cottages), Little Gillies, where she lives with her husband, Phil, and their furry companions…

Right of the Bosun’s Locker in Falmouth is one of the most interesting of the town’s ‘opes’ (or alleyways) known as Upton Slip; a particularly narrow ope that runs down steeply from a fan-lit doorway in Church Street. Tucked just behind the Locker, which largely shelters them from the winter east wind, is a charming, three-storey cottage known as Upton’s Cottage…

Lying in the beautiful Lyvennet Valley, near the village of King's Meaburn in Cumbria, is Peaselands, a charming, stone-built, grade II-listed farmhouse, which owners, Caroline Fancott-Beynon and her husband, Andrew (whose family bought the property in 2001) are currently renovating…