Fingers crossed for you both. Just be prepared for lots of dust for the next few years as you renovate.
If you have decent broadband then get now TV from sky and you can get discovery and 12 other channels for £7 a month. No nat geo though
When I search I think I usually find 20 or so years on line, very rare that I need to go any further back. Are notices 'that' historic going to be that relevant to a homeowner? Interested to hear your view.