Huddersfield & District Family History Society

18/11/2025

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Whether it’s navigating parish registers or understanding old occupations, expert advice is just a message away.
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14/11/2025

We have received the following enquiry from a lady in Poland. Can anyone help?

Good afternoon, my name is Taisa, I live in Poland, and am looking for people who knew my great-grandfather Jeremiejczuk Joachim (John) of Dryclough Avenue, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield and to learn about his life. My grandfather spent his whole life searching for his father. He saw his father once when he was weeks old, then the war started and there was no contact with Joachim. After the war, my grandfather received a letter from his father, but the KGB found out about it and the letter, at this stage we lost touch.

When my grandfather grew up he searched for him all his life but all searches were in vain in the USSR. And only when I grew up and moved to live in Poland at my grandfather's request did I resume the search. I promised before he died that I would find his dad. That's why this information is very important to me and my family. I want to find people who will tell me about my great-grandfather and his life. Thank you for your understanding and
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09/11/2025

This looks like something for my Christmas list!

Gaynor Haliday’s book called Shaping a Nation - A History of Women as Educators and Education Influencers has just been published

09/11/2025

We will remember them.
Lest we forget.

04/11/2025

Time to get those historical wills ordered before the price rise.

The UK government has announced that the cost of ordering civil probate records for England and Wales will increase from £1.50 to £16

03/11/2025

Community organisations in Meltham are hosting an Exhibition on the life of those listed on their war memorial. As part of the Exhibition there are two guest talks that may be of interest to our members and followers.

On Thursday 6 Nov, 19:30 local historian Michael Nolan will discuss the art of WW1 and on Saturday 8 Nov 13:30 military historian Taff Gillingham will share his experiences supporting the portrayal of WW1 and WW2 in film and TV productions like Downton Abbey and All Creatures Great and Small.

More information is available on the sign-up links below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1930482407849...
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1952719810519...

03/11/2025

Take a look at our website: https://hdfhs.org.uk/ or visit our research room in Meltham (details on the website) and see the full range of what we offer. Family History doesn't have to be an isolating hobby - find out how you can meet like-minded enthusiasts with a wealth of knowledge.

Stuck on a brick wall? You’re not alone.
Here’s how a family history society can help:
1️⃣ Local archives & records
2️⃣ Experienced members
3️⃣ Place-specific surname lists
4️⃣ Access to research tools
5️⃣ Someone who’s solved the same puzzle!

01/11/2025

Self-help and mutual improvement is the theme of Huddersfield Local History Society's annual History Day

31/10/2025

Book your tickets now for this event where Ian Stevenson, one of our committee members, will be sharing his knowledge of Lockwood and its history.

An excellent chance to hear some local history (Lockwood and surrounding area), some regional, national and international history and ... to celebrate the Yorkshire accent and dialect.

Free food, free event. Fascinating speakers - Rod Dimbleby (Yorkshire Dialect Soc), Ian Stevenson (Hudds&District Family History Soc), academic Yahya Birt and author Christina Longden.

Book ASAP.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bit-of-yorkshire-spice-tickets-1901446099469?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwdGRjcANwtA5jbGNrA3Bht2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMHNqbU9aaE1QRlZQRDlCa3oBHsZ1oqT-cbEFXPlQGKTJleR7YTPn-pTZD5fJ9yfoEHEkdR8FP4gB_be-wDhy_aem_w3orFcv7ixfSb4tXYkCJeA&keep_tld=1