We know that we have a treasure trove to uncover of stories that are well known and some not so well known.
To help us in this work we have commissioned the eminent house historian Melanie Backe-Hansen to work with us on a programme of events this year, aimed at giving residents the tools and knowledge to uncover the magic concealed in their home histories. Melanie is the author of two books: House Histories: The Secrets Behind Your Front Door (2011) and Historic Streets and Squares: The Secrets on Your Doorstep (2013) and regularly writes for luxury lifestyle magazines and the national press.
It is our intention to help residents to discover and catalogue these famous lives to build a unique set of Stamford Book house histories. Individually these will enrich our relationships with our own homes and cumulatively the histories will create a shared resource for members and friends about the colourful suburb in which we live.
You may already be underway with this process, and many Residents have already flagged up documents, photos and other records they have discovered about their home. Over the next few months we will be working with Melanie to put together a pack of online materials to help Residents who want to start their own search. Later in the year Melanie will be joining us for a series of workshops and talks on house history research and Stamford Brook.
To get on the project and have your house history investigated please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.