History House seeks to provide free information on the history of Essex to help you research your family history. The directories of Essex for 1848, 1863 and 1874 have been transcribed. It is hoped that other directories will follow. Other resources include 1826 and 1847 voters’ polls, gaol calendars, police records and newspaper articles. History House is researched and written by Phil George.

Contact History House to include your web site on our A to Z list of Essex locations providing it contains historical information.

Email History House at webmaster@historyhouse.co.uk

I am happy to answer simple questions about Essex and tracking down your ancestors, but if you are researching your family tree and the Essex Record Office is too far to go, I do offer a research service at reasonable rates.