I found It interesting when I used to work on old houses all the names and dates on the walls over the years beneath the wallpaper.
Thinking back to how it must of been years ago with no television or games consoles, people didn't have as much as we have now.
What became of those people?
Where are they now?
Like the names in the rocks in the new Brighton smugglers caves going back years or the bidston tunnels.
It is interesting.
You can find the history of your house by going to the archives.
You can also try searching the names on google or your house address.
Good luck, let us know how you get on.