Huddersfield & District Family History Society
@huddsfhs.bsky.social
We are an active UK family history society covering the area of Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Holmfirth and surrounding towns and villages - www.hdfhs.org.uk - posts usually by the Secretary
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days when men are industrious. "Huddersfield, William Cowen (1791-1864, Huddersfield Art Gallery
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
days when men are industrious. "Huddersfield, William Cowen (1791-1864, Huddersfield Art Gallery
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From a speech by Henry Brougham MP for Yorkshire 1830 on the importance of Yorkshire having representation in parliament. "We don't live in the days of barons, thank God. We live in the days of Leeds, of Bradford, of Halifax, and of Huddersfield - we live in the
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
From a speech by Henry Brougham MP for Yorkshire 1830 on the importance of Yorkshire having representation in parliament. "We don't live in the days of barons, thank God. We live in the days of Leeds, of Bradford, of Halifax, and of Huddersfield - we live in the
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Your countdown warning, along with my thoughts tonight about the probate price increase
#Probate #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudy #OneNameStudy #WW1 #Wills
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#Probate #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudy #OneNameStudy #WW1 #Wills
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Beat the Probate Price Rise – Is there a Fairer System?
As of Monday 17 November 2025, the price or ordering your family history probate documents via the government’s Find A Will service will increase from £1.50 to £16.00. That’s an eye-watering rise o…
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November 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Your countdown warning, along with my thoughts tonight about the probate price increase
#Probate #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudy #OneNameStudy #WW1 #Wills
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#Probate #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudy #OneNameStudy #WW1 #Wills
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Remembering all those who gave their lives for us. (Photo: adjacent to the War Memorial, Holme Valley hospital gardens.)
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Remembering all those who gave their lives for us. (Photo: adjacent to the War Memorial, Holme Valley hospital gardens.)
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Cost of probate records to become ten times more expensive in huge government price hike:
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November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Cost of probate records to become ten times more expensive in huge government price hike:
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Would expect nothing less from you Dave, it is a great feeling when family history skills have this type of outcome.
Not wishing to blow my own trumpet, but I received a query this morning from a researcher in the Netherlands for info about Capt. Robert Gordon Hogg and, before the day is out, I've hopefully put them in touch with his only daughter 🙂🎺
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Robert Gordon Hogg (1919-1944) - Huddersfield Exposed: Exploring the History of the Huddersfield Area
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October 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Would expect nothing less from you Dave, it is a great feeling when family history skills have this type of outcome.
Thank you Tony, I think I got a bit confused with my last post!
Excellent day at the Family History & Local History Fair of @huddsfhs.bsky.social catching up with a few people including @jackiedepelle.bsky.social, meeting new people & erm buying a few more books😁
October 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Thank you Tony, I think I got a bit confused with my last post!
Thank you Jackie, pleased you enjoyed it.
Excellent day at the Family History & Local History Fair of @huddsfhs.bsky.social catching up with a few people including @jackiedepelle.bsky.social, meeting new people & erm buying a few more books😁
October 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thank you Jackie, pleased you enjoyed it.
Our own stands are ready for tomorrow and the Ballroom is waiting for all our exhibitors. Looking forward to seeing all our visitors at the Masonic Hall from 10.00 until 4.00 #familyhistory #localhistory
October 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our own stands are ready for tomorrow and the Ballroom is waiting for all our exhibitors. Looking forward to seeing all our visitors at the Masonic Hall from 10.00 until 4.00 #familyhistory #localhistory
Just a few days to go to our annual fair where we are welcoming a great list of exhibitors: hdfhs.org.uk/fair-exhibit... We hope you can come to the largest event of this nature in Yorkshire this year, including three fabulous talks. #familyhistory #localhistory
October 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Just a few days to go to our annual fair where we are welcoming a great list of exhibitors: hdfhs.org.uk/fair-exhibit... We hope you can come to the largest event of this nature in Yorkshire this year, including three fabulous talks. #familyhistory #localhistory
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Always a good #FamilyHistory Fair #Yorkshire @huddsfhs.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social Guild of One Name Studies attending too hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-h...
October 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Always a good #FamilyHistory Fair #Yorkshire @huddsfhs.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social Guild of One Name Studies attending too hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-h...
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I didn't think I had any pictures I could use for day 16 of #31DaysOfGraves, with the theme of #Obelisk. But I present here a sea of obelisks, at Edgerton Cemetery in #Huddersfield. A few of my ancestors are buried here, but with rather more modest gravestones.
October 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I didn't think I had any pictures I could use for day 16 of #31DaysOfGraves, with the theme of #Obelisk. But I present here a sea of obelisks, at Edgerton Cemetery in #Huddersfield. A few of my ancestors are buried here, but with rather more modest gravestones.
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For day 15 of #31DaysOfGraves the theme is #Damaged. This picture was taken outside St Paul’s Concert Hall in #Huddersfield. It was formerly St Paul’s Church, where my great-grandparents, Thomas Henry Dyson and Elizabeth Townend, were married in 1889.
October 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
For day 15 of #31DaysOfGraves the theme is #Damaged. This picture was taken outside St Paul’s Concert Hall in #Huddersfield. It was formerly St Paul’s Church, where my great-grandparents, Thomas Henry Dyson and Elizabeth Townend, were married in 1889.
Only 19 days to go to our popular family & local history fair. With interesting speakers, a wide ranging group of exhibitors, help with research, refreshments and much more, there will be something for everyone. Exhibitors: hdfhs.org.uk/fair-exhibit... #genealogy #familyhistory #localhistory
October 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Only 19 days to go to our popular family & local history fair. With interesting speakers, a wide ranging group of exhibitors, help with research, refreshments and much more, there will be something for everyone. Exhibitors: hdfhs.org.uk/fair-exhibit... #genealogy #familyhistory #localhistory
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Pick of the month What's On - November 2025 @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social #Yorkshire #FamilyHiistory Fair in #Huddersfield Stands and talk details hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-h... @huddsfhs.bsky.social
Our Family History Fair | Huddersfield and District Family History Society
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October 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Pick of the month What's On - November 2025 @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social #Yorkshire #FamilyHiistory Fair in #Huddersfield Stands and talk details hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-h... @huddsfhs.bsky.social
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
September 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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
Whilst mostly relevant to the wider #Huddersfield area my top recommendation for contextual family history information is the wonderful @huddersfield.exposed What an absolute mine of historical information.
Back to school time! For the next four weeks we are going to be asking you to share your favourite #FamilyHistory resources. Starting with, websites! What are the best online tools for #Genealogy?
September 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Whilst mostly relevant to the wider #Huddersfield area my top recommendation for contextual family history information is the wonderful @huddersfield.exposed What an absolute mine of historical information.
Just a fortnight to #HODS weekend at the Newsome Centre #Huddersfield - Exhibition, graveyard tours and much more
August 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Just a fortnight to #HODS weekend at the Newsome Centre #Huddersfield - Exhibition, graveyard tours and much more
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July 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Fascinating to read, particularly the incredible number of woollen textile companies hoping to attract school leavers. Such massive change in 75 years.
What school leavers in Huddersfield could look forward to in 1950...
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July 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Fascinating to read, particularly the incredible number of woollen textile companies hoping to attract school leavers. Such massive change in 75 years.
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Pleased to have contributed the lead article on 'Local History for Family Historians' for this month's Family History Federation Bulletin. #FamilyHistory
Our latest #ReallyUsefulBulletin is out now! Full of news and information about the world of #FamilyHistory. #AncestryHour Read here! www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/files/998-1-...
July 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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
July 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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
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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
July 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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
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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...
July 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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
July 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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