Huddersfield & District Family History Society

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Fascinating to read, particularly the incredible number of woollen textile companies hoping to attract school leavers. Such massive change in 75 years.

Pleased to have contributed the lead article on 'Local History for Family Historians' for this month's Family History Federation Bulletin. #FamilyHistory

Wonderful afternoon to say thank you to our #volunteers. It should have been a garden party, but the weather thought otherwise! Many thanks to Ian Stevenson for opening his home to us all. Lots of #familyhistory stories to tell of course. @federationfhs.bsky.social

Here is our poster for our Family History Fair and plus celebrating the Society's 45th Anniversary. I hope as many people will come and see us. #familyhistory #genealogy #cornexchangedoncaster

The Gregorian calendar was adopted by Britain and her colonies in 1752. The calendar was adjusted and Britain dropped eleven days in September and also changed the start of the New Year from 25 March to 1 January. #FamilyHistory #FunFact www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/the-calendar...

Yes, often why people new to family history are puzzled by multiple baptism records - one listed for the chapel and one listed at the 'mother' church, often several miles apart.

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

Come and join us for our next event on Saturday 5 July. Start your family history journey. #Meltham #FamilyHistory @federationfhs.bsky.social

Good meeting, great plans for the future.

Sykes is a very common name in our area. Sam Sykes who gave the presentation is a member of our society and a minefield of information on the Sykes surname. @federationfhs.bsky.social

Slaithwaite marks a century of change for one parade of shops The centenary of a parade of shops in Slaithwaite is being celebrated with a special project.

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St. Bartholomew's Church, Marsden, W. Yorks (sometimes called the 'Cathedral of the Colne Valley') dates from 1894 & was designed by Hodgson Fowler of Durham assisted by James Kirk of Marsden. The church opened in 1895. The original design for the church dated from 1865 by William Henry Crossland /1

Another day, another event for our Society. Meltham Carlile Institute open day - very local to our research room.

Oh wow, I had forgotten all about these. I am back in 1963 with my Treasure magazine.

S06EP05 - 'The Churchwarden' with Jackie Depelle - The Family Histories Podcast Andrew meets genealogist and tutor, Jackie Depelle, and hears about her relative who was a Churchwarden and Justice of the Peace.

Our fifth episode 'The Churchwarden' with the brilliant Jackie Depelle has arrived - we hear how she got hooked on #FamilyHistory, her love of unusual sources, and why she became a family history tutor.

familyhistoriespodcast.com/2023/12/05/s...

#genealogy #ancestry #yorkshire #podcast

Great meet up today of our MI transcription team to plan work in the graveyard surrounding the former St John's Church in Newsome, now The Newsome Centre. There will be an exhibition of the work we are undertaking at Heritage Open Days at the church on Saturday and Sunday 13 and 14 September 2025.

Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on The letter, signed by Jean, says she is counting the days until her

Many thanks to Peter Calver of Lost Cousins for drawing attention to this interesting article on the BBC website:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

www.findmypast.co.uk?ds_kid=43700... Great offer from FindmyPast until 22 April

Pleased that one of our great volunteers could help.

I'll ask our research team if anyone fancies the challenge 😀

Do read the whole thread. This was a massive tragedy still often spoken of today. Thanks Dave for more great research. #localhistiry #Holmfirth

Marsden Mechanics Institute, West Yorkshire designed by John Hogg of Halifax was built in 1860. It was place of learning & social gatherings. Subjects taught were reading, composition, geography, writing, maths, grammar, singing & science. It was used as Town School & as a library. /1

Restoration on Huddersfield railway station's roof completed The station's revamp is part of of the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).

Restoration of Grade 1 listed Huddersfield station roof complete. The station is one of the last remaining examples of a Euston style roof on an operational railway 👇
BBC News - Restoration on Huddersfield railway station's roof completed - BBC News
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1907 image of the fine hall fireplace in Woodsome Hall, Huddersfield (now a golf club). From In English Homes, December 1907.

1907 image of the fine hall fireplace in Woodsome Hall, Huddersfield (now a golf club). From In English Homes, December 1907. The hall house was built in stages for four generations of the Kaye family, Arthur, John I, Robert and John II between the early C16 and the mid C17.

Storthes Hall was the last of the four "lunatic asylum"s to be built in the West Riding of Yorkshire, opening in 1904. Like other similar institutions, it eventually had a pseudonym (North Spring House) that was used on death certificates, probates, newspaper notices, etc, to avoid stigma.

Lockwood Viaduct, Huddersfield, 1937, by Samuel Firth, 1872-1945 (Kirklees Museums and Galleries). #NorthernArt

We are looking forward to a new course starting tomorrow evening for seven more eager students - will they be bitten by the family history bug? We hope so!
We will have more courses starting in September and November. Dates to be announced - watch this space.
#FamilyHistoryMatters #students

Jefferys' 1771 map also gives the location of Robin Hood's Grave at Kirklees Hall (formerly the site of Kirklees Priory where supposedly the outlaw met his end) which was the seat of Sir George Armytage who is believed to have erected the current enclosed folly.