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

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: hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-hist… #familyhistory #localhistory

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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: hdfhs.org.uk/fair-exhibit... #familyhistory #localhistory

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

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

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

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.

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