Huddersfield & District Family History Society

We also cover Dewsbury, Batley, Holmfirth and surrounding towns and villages - let us help you with your research. Tweets by the Secretary & Journal Editor.

[Jackie Depelle @JackieDepelle]

Lovely catch up with @JudeRhodes16 in person on the @BALHNews stand at #Huddersfield #FamilyHistory Fair @HDFHS01 Nicely busy with visitors all day https://t.co/rpghmx1DN5

[Alan Godfrey Maps @alangodfreymap]

TOMORROW! 🥳😍🗺

[BALH @BALHNews]

We're delighted to join other local and family history societies at the Huddersfield Local and Family History Fair tomorrow! If you're in the area, please come and say hello.

Find out more: https://t.co/4KVFnQPFxU

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

@GaynorHaliday @cbtaylor_7 I too remember this day very clearly, I was nine at the time, and have never forgotten how affected I was by it. Our teacher discussed it with us too. However, I do think he was right not to shy away from it because of our age.

[Alan Godfrey Maps @alangodfreymap]

*Next week!*

We're going to #Huddersfield!

Come and visit us - still time to buy train tickets (and its a lovely station!)!

We'll have *brand new* maps for sale, and we're sharing map samples next week too!

https://t.co/aoWbr0yMlu

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Here is more information about our talks and exhibitors at our forthcoming Family & Local History Fair on Saturday 24 October. So much for everyone - hope you can join us. Maybe we can break down your brick wall! #Huddersfield #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Less than two weeks to go, we cannot wait to meet our exhibitors and visitors on Saturday 24 October at the Masonic Hall in Huddersfield. See more about our exhibitors and the three family/local history themed talks here: https://t.co/F5Og9si8vw #familyhistory #localhistory

[Jackie Depelle @JackieDepelle]

Heading the list of exhibitors @HDFHS01 #FamilyHistory fair https://t.co/gEHjHz2NYQ

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Another big giveaway day at our research room tomorrow, drop in and find so much to help you with your family and local history research. #HDFHS #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

@JPYorkshireman The only time I have used AI to help with reading a will was through Google Gemini and it did a reasonable job of difficult handwriting. Chat GPT and Perplexity are others to try. As with all AI software you have to be careful.

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Some very exciting news from Ancestry. They have just published these records: England, Prerogative and Exchequer Court of York Wills, 1389-1858. The collection contains images of #Wills for #Yorkshire, England, between 1389 and 1858. An amazing 2,462,539 records.

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

It's our big booklet giveaway on Saturday at our research room from 11.00 - 4.00. This is a one-off event as we move towards digital downloads. Hundreds of booklets to give away, a simple way to see family baptisms, marriages and burials grouped in alpha order. #familyhistory

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

We wish all our members, followers and volunteers a happy New Year! Our Meltham Root Cellar research room will re-open at 2.00 pm on Monday 5th January 2026. #HDFHS #familyhistory #localhistory

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Wishing all our members, volunteers, friends and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to helping everyone with their research in 2026. Our research centre in Meltham will re-open on Monday 5 January 2026. #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory

[WDYTYA? Magazine @wdytyamagazine]

Cost of probate records to become ten times more expensive in huge government price hike:

https://t.co/ierL5Qm3ZT

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Just a few days to go to our annual fair where we are welcoming a great list of exhibitors: https://t.co/viUCKim1q9 We hope you can come to the largest event of this nature in Yorkshire this year, including three fabulous talks. #familyhistory #localhistory

[Huddersfield Hub @HuddsHub]

Ever wanted to research the history of your home?
You can learn more at Huddersfield & District Family History Society's annual fair later this month @HDFHS01
https://t.co/8EotcjR6KN

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Only 19 days to go to our popular family & local history fair. Interesting speakers, a wide ranging group of exhibitors, help with research, refreshments and much more, there will be something for everyone. Exhibitors: https://t.co/j2ZQakdX6u... #familyhistory #localhistory

[Jackie Depelle @JackieDepelle]

Pick of the month What's On - November 2025 @wdytyamagazine #Yorkshire #FamilyHiistory Fair in #Huddersfield Stands and talk details https://t.co/RyIBHTzpUk @HDFHS01 @GuildOneName @FederationFHS

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

@LBFlyawayhome Ooh, I might be too :-)