What used to be where my house is now??

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Galtizz
Galtizz Posts: 1,016 Forumite
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Does anyone know how I can find out what used to be on the land where my house (and the surrounding close area) is before it was built?

I think the house was built in the 30's approx.

I have tried getting old maps on the internet but without much look. I don't want to have to pay lots of money for this, just interested.
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  • timbo1234
    timbo1234 Posts: 16 Forumite
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    There is a website service which can do this for you. I saw them at a GIS Mapping show last year. I'll have a look if I can find their URL for you.

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  • ManAtHome
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    You could always try your local council and/or library - my library has some going back to early 1900s.
  • dougk_2
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    Indeed some councils have computerised (GIS) maps of their areas at diff. periods of time. The council I used to work at had this because the guy involved was interested in the history so was really into haveing records. The system was drawn up with data from the 1800s in different layers. It was interesting just to look at and see. MAve you tried the OS website - there are some historical maps on there.
  • Sheel
    Sheel Posts: 45,671 Forumite
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    You may be able to find old photos of your area on francisfrith.com
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  • Sheel
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    Just found a site called old-maps.co.uk

    Haven't checked it out , but it may be of use to you :confused:
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  • Freebie_Hunter_2
    Freebie_Hunter_2 Posts: 484 Forumite
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    Yup, your local records/archives in the library will have the details.

    Just go in and explain to the reception what you're looking for and they'll be able to point you in the right direction.
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  • spendaholic
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    One of the cheapest and quickest ways to find out information like this is to join your local local history group. They're often free to join but there's a mine of information just within the members' knowledge/memory.
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    If your deeds go back to when the place was just a plot of land that should help, as you will find out who owned it, and maybe therefore what it was used for.
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  • Hunnymonster
    Hunnymonster Posts: 751 Forumite
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    If you're in Scotland, the National Library of Scotland has a large number of OS (and other maps) digitised - http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/map/index.html
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    In many cases it helps if you say where you are - someone with local knowledge might be able to give local specifics rather than general advice
  • timbo1234
    timbo1234 Posts: 16 Forumite
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    timbo1234 wrote:
    There is a website service which can do this for you. I saw them at a GIS Mapping show last year. I'll have a look if I can find their URL for you.

    T
    Sorry, couldn't find the URL :( Spoke to my wife who works for a GIS Mapping company and all she could suggest was the land registry or your local council.

    Sorry.

    T
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