House Through Time - Interview with Melanie Backe-Hansen

Archivist Gillian Staples interviews house historian and co-author of 'A House Through Time', Melanie Backe-Hansen. Melanie Backe-Hansen reveals how she researches archival records and historic documents to investigate the hidden history of houses. She also relates surprising stories behind some remarkable houses right here in Westminster. Melanie is an historian, writer, and speaker, who specialises in researching the social history of houses, streets, and areas throughout the United Kingdom. To find out more about Melanie, visit her website: http://www.house-historian.co.uk/ We regularly hold events, talks and workshops for adults and children. Find out what’s on using our Eventbrite page - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/city-o... For more information about us, please visit our libraries page at https://www.westminster.gov.uk/libraries This interview was recorded in July 2020 for City of Westminster Archives Centre