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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society retweeted
4 Nov 2025
Cost of probate records to become ten times more expensive in huge government price hike:
whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.…
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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
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society retweeted
12 Oct 2025
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
huddersfieldhub.co.uk/hudder…
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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
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society retweeted
4 Oct 2025
Pick of the month What's On - November 2025 @wdytyamagazine #Yorkshire #FamilyHiistory Fair in #Huddersfield Stands and talk details hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-hist… @HDFHS01 @GuildOneName @FederationFHS
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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
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society retweeted
9 Sep 2025
Any mileage @HDFHS01 ?
8 Sep 2025
Do please spread the word - we want to see the exhibition out & about, especially during #Railway200!
@railway200 @HRA_UK @RailwayHeritage @HampshireCRP @HArchivesTrust
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Just a fortnight to #HODS weekend at the Newsome Centre #Huddersfield - Exhibition, graveyard tours and much more
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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
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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.
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Join us at our next event on Saturday 5 July. Why not start your family history journey. #Meltham #FamiyHistory @FederationFHS
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society retweeted
26 Jun 2025
Two days and counting….
17 Apr 2025
Big celebration this year for local and family historians in Yorkshire. @heritagehunter @BALHNews @FederationFHS @UoYBorthwick @HolgateWindmill @clemhallhistory
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I’ve always said ‘twaddle’ not twattle!
25 Jun 2025
Had you heard of this word?
ALT Image featuring a bold orange background with the HistoryExtra at the top. Below, the word 'Twattle' is printed in large text, described as an English 17th-century term meaning 'Talking a lot without saying anything useful.'
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Huddersfield & District Family History Society retweeted
25 Jun 2025
Huddersfield Cloth Hall built by Sir John Ramsden, third Baronet of Byram and Longley Hall around 1765/66. It was subsequently enlarged by both his son and grandson. It is believed that John Carr was the architect. A sign of the town's growing affluence and importance
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Useful meeting today at the wonderful Selby Abbey of the Yorkshire group of family history societies. Interesting plans for the future. @JackieDepelle @YorkFHS @FederationFHS @GuildOneName
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Slaithwaite marks a century of change for one parade of shops - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly3…
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