I want to find out what was in battersea (doddington estate) before the block were there as there have been so many rumours i want to know the facts. I have found books and a couple of maps on battersea but both do not show as far as doddington estate.
2006-06-27 11:19:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
go to the council see if they can help you or ur local libriary
2006-06-27 11:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by whispernikki 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a local newspaper I would check to see if they have a "morgue" containing old issues.
Most newspapers keep these on some sort of microfilm or microfiche system or in computer files, but some retain actual copies of old newspapers.
Advertising in these publications can also give you some clues. Check on real estate ads or ads for maps or local area guides.
As suggested you might want to check to see if there are any county or city records. I don't know if you are in the U.S. or U.K., but most real estate sales or zoning changes are recorded and kept on file.
I judge from your spelling that you are in the U.K. I think records are probably kept much the same there as they are here, and 100 years back is usually easy to research.
2006-06-27 21:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I lived near Wanstead east london, I wanted to find out about Wansted house as it was back in the turn of the century, I went to a library the research dept there. I found not only the info but also a picture in an old victorian encyclopaedia, so somehere like that might help, also the ordinance survey contact them they have all maps of every area, will have to pay them but may be worth it, and one last place to try is the local parish church / chapel to the area, usually if you are nice and donate a few quid to church / chapel fund, you will get some help.
hope you get there.
2006-06-27 18:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these two websites as well as the other suggestions. You may be able to find what you want without leaving your computer - but you may find it easier if you know the coordinates of Doddington Estate.
I have also found an historical site, to help you.
Good luck in your search.
2006-06-28 06:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local historical society or the one of the area that you are researching. The D.E.C.also has topographical maps of every square ft. in the U.S. of A. on their website. Libraries can be very helpful too. Don't forget to search newspapers on the web I THERR.
2006-06-27 18:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by redraven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cities have archives. Local libraries are of course a good place to start. They would probably know where the archives were kept.
2006-06-27 18:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Becky T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a local history group in your area, try contacting them for help. Members are always friendly and willing to help.
2006-06-27 18:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by Only Asking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to GoogleEarth.com, it shows maps of where you live, or something you're trying to find, although it may not show as far back as you want to see.
2006-06-27 18:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by hillbillymoma77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your local library cant help try your local planning office at the council. they usual have plans going back several years. in order for something to be there now something was demolished to make room and their plans should show you what was there
2006-06-27 18:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by cursedterror 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your main libary and accsess there achive map section pre 1900 that should give you a good insight into what was there before.And i bet you it was just farm land
2006-06-27 18:26:38 · answer #10 · answered by graham h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋