“Graham’s passion for history is so evident in the incredible book he wrote for us about our house. The finished product is a wonderfully rich collection of historical records, drawn together by well crafted stories about the former residents. One of these was a gob-smacking connection between us and one of the previous occupants. We were genuinely stunned - a real ‘I don’t believe it’ moment!”

“The process is made so much more enjoyable by Graham himself, who invites you to join in the research yourself, asking questions of everything he has found out. I loved how he put everything into context, by explaining what was happening at that time in history, using original documents and fantastic images. You don’t just find out about your family and their lives, it goes far beyond that.”

“We couldn’t believe that the lives of the former residents of our home were so fascinating - and discovering the direct connection one of them had with President Eisenhower was a bit mind-blowing. The most incredible thing though was to discover that one of the residents knew David’s great-grandparents - a ridiculous coincidence. We can’t thank Graham enough for his work, which was incredibly meticulous, highly professional and stunningly presented. Our book will always be a much cherished family item.”

“What Graham found out was amazing and has really helped us to appreciate how the Cottage fits into the history of Weston and the local community. Whenever customers ask us about the history of the building we now have countless incredible stories to share with them. Knowing the history in this way really helps us to provide an even better experience for our customers. We can’t thank Graham enough for his help.”

“Graham ensured that this was a hugely positive experience - a real emotional and enriching journey. I found the process healing - I had a difficult mother who re-wrote and distorted family history, but I now have a profound sense of peace, gained through greater understanding of why she may have behaved as she did and finally an accurate account of her father’s family history. My family all feel a sense of connection and a greater understanding of ourselves because of Graham’s skill, commitment and care; a magical experience that I would recommend anyone to do.”

“With only a handful of names, Graham was able to unearth a huge range of family histories and their stories. His dedication to the craft of historical detective work was astonishing. This all culminated in the production of a phenomenal book that the family will cherish forever.”