Houses around the world
England, Ireland, Wales, or Scotland
If a part of your story includes details of a house or houses in which you or family members have lived, then Trace My House is a fantastic resource based on Land Registry details, past owners, prices paid, plans, mortgages, and other historical information.
If you want to date your house, How Old is My house, is a simple clear guide to identifying architectural features and styles.
United States
Trace my House also provides information on houses in the United States.
How old is my American house, is a simple guide to identifying architectural features and styles in the US.
Canada
If you live in Canada, then The Canadian Encyclopedia provides a wealth of information about Canadian history. For example if you search 'house styles', you will come up with a menu of articles about the history of house styles in Canada.
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