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.

[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 :-)

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

We are looking forward to this weekend where we have an exhibition and graveyard walks at the Newsome Centre (former St John's Church) for Heritage Open Days. Come and join us for what promises to be two interesting days #HODs

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

@RWLDproject @railway200 @HRA_UK @RailwayHeritage @HampshireCRP @HArchivesTrust Only just spotted this, but if you would like to exhibit at our Fair in October, please get in touch with [email protected] More information here: https://t.co/GJpPHfjR2O

[Jackie Depelle @JackieDepelle]

Any mileage @HDFHS01 ?

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Just a fortnight to #HODS weekend at the Newsome Centre #Huddersfield - Exhibition, graveyard tours and much more

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

We're looking forward to opening our research room tomorrow 11.00 to 4.00, for #MelthamMemories Retro event. Pop in an find out what we offer, including many free books, magazines and CDs #familyhistory @FederationFHS

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

@RegQualGenes Congratulations, Sylvia

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

We are a small charity and it works well for some family history societies. There are a number of benefits in terms of running the society, not least of which is being able to claim gift aid to further our aims.

[Huddersfield & District Family History Society @HDFHS01]

Join us at our next event on Saturday 5 July. Why not start your family history journey. #Meltham #FamiyHistory ⁦@FederationFHS⁩

[York Family History @YorkFHS]

Two days and counting….