Our Services
Comprehensive historical research tailored to your requirements
We offer a range of professional research services designed to meet diverse needs, from personal family history enquiries to institutional heritage projects. Each service is delivered by experienced researchers using rigorous academic methodologies, ensuring findings you can trust and build upon.
Genealogical Research
Trace your ancestry through parish registers, civil registration records, census returns, wills, and other historical documents. We construct verified family trees supported by documentary evidence.
Heritage Site Assessment
Comprehensive historical documentation for listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage properties. Essential for planning applications, restoration projects, and insurance purposes.
Academic Consultation
Expert guidance for students, writers, filmmakers, and institutions. We provide source identification, research direction, factual verification, and contextual analysis.
Archival Document Research
Targeted investigation within specific archives or document collections. We locate, transcribe, and analyse historical records relevant to your research questions.
Historical Walking Tours
Guided explorations of historic locations led by expert researchers. Tours can be customised to focus on specific periods, themes, or family connections.
Publication Research
In-depth research support for authors, publishers, and documentary producers. We verify facts, identify sources, and provide expert review of historical content.
How Our Pricing Works
Starting prices reflect the minimum engagement for each service type. The final cost depends on the scope and complexity of your specific project. After our initial consultation, we provide a detailed proposal outlining the expected research scope, timeline, and total cost before any work begins.
Transparent Quotations
Every project receives a written proposal specifying the research scope, estimated hours, and total cost. There are no hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Progress Updates
For extended projects, we provide regular progress reports and remain available to discuss findings as they emerge. You are never left wondering about the status of your research.
Flexible Scope
Research often reveals unexpected avenues worth exploring. We discuss any scope changes with you before proceeding, ensuring you maintain control over your investment.
Comprehensive Reports
All projects conclude with a detailed written report including full citations, copies of key documents, and clear explanations of our findings and methodology.
Genealogical Research in Detail
Our genealogical service traces your family history through the documentary record. We work with parish registers dating back to the sixteenth century, civil registration records from 1837, census returns from 1841, and countless other sources including wills, military records, occupational archives, and local collections.
Each verified connection is supported by documentary evidence. We construct family trees that you can build upon with confidence, and we provide context that brings your ancestors to life—explaining the communities they lived in, the work they did, and the historical events that shaped their experiences.
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Heritage Site Assessments Explained
Listed building owners, developers, and conservation officers frequently require detailed historical assessments to inform planning decisions. Our heritage site assessments provide comprehensive documentation of a property's historical development, architectural significance, and former uses.
We examine primary sources including tithe maps, enclosure awards, estate records, historic photographs, trade directories, and building surveys. The resulting report establishes the heritage significance of the structure and can support applications for listed building consent, conservation area development, or heritage funding.
Assessments typically require two to four weeks depending on the complexity of the property and the availability of archival material. We discuss timelines during the initial consultation and can accommodate urgent requirements where possible.
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