Research for Heritage Professionals
In many instances, detailed historical research can help understand historic buildings and settings, providing context for advice relating to the historic environment. I have carried out research on a broad range of building types, as well as establishing historical land use for both industrial and agricultural sites. Previous clients have included heritage consultants, private homeowners, architects, businesses and archaeology consultants.
Services for heritage professionals can range from document sourcing to fully referenced research reports which provide a comprehensive history of a building. I frequently use the following libraries and archives in the course of my research:
The London Archives | The RIBA Library | The National Archives | The British Library | Historic England Archive | Local Studies Libraries
Details of fees can be given for both hourly and daily rates, with flexibility offered depending on the specifics of the project. For further details, please email info@elizabethdoyle.co.uk or use the contact form above.
Case Studies
Dyers Hall, 10-13 Dowgate Hill, City of London. Grade II*, designed by architect Charles Dyer and constructed in 1839-40, with additions/alterations made in 1856-57 by D.A. Corbett.
212-214 High Holborn, Camden. Grade II, built in 1854 by Henry Baker for the London and Westminster Bank.
Former Caldecote Towers, Hertfordshire. Grade II, built c.1866 for for Captain William John Marjoribanks Loftus-Otway.
95-99 Lancaster Gate, Westminster. Grade II, built c.1865.
Calverts Buildings, Southwark. Grade II, said to have been built in c.1542.
Former Wadhurst College, East Sussex. Grade II, completed in 1885 and designed by Adolphus Croft, an in house architect for Gillow and Company for John Bruce.