Huddersfield & District Family History Society

@JPYorkshireman The only time I have used AI to help with reading a will was through Google Gemini and it did a reasonable job of difficult handwriting. Chat GPT and Perplexity are others to try. As with all AI software you have to be careful.

@HDFHS01 Is there an AI facility set up to be able to read these wills?

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

Cost of probate records to become ten times more expensive in huge government price hike: whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/probate-r…

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

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/huddersfield-d…

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

Pick of the month What's On - November 2025 @wdytyamagazine #Yorkshire #FamilyHiistory Fair in #Huddersfield Stands and talk details hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-his… @HDFHS01 @GuildOneName @FederationFHS

@LBFlyawayhome Ooh, I might be too :-)

Road safety and the Tufty Club. (I don’t recall there being an expiry date. I think that means I’m still a member of the Tufty club)

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

@RWLDproject @railway200 @HRA_UK @RailwayHeritage @HampshireCRP @HArchivesTrust Only just spotted this, but if you would like to exhibit at our Fair in October, please get in touch with secretary@hdfhs.org.uk More information here: hdfhs.org.uk/the-family-his…

Do please spread the word - we want to see the exhibition out & about, especially during #Railway200! @railway200 @HRA_UK @RailwayHeritage @HampshireCRP @HArchivesTrust

Any mileage @HDFHS01 ?

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

@RegQualGenes Congratulations, Sylvia

Please join us in congratulating RQG Chair, Dr Sylvia Valentine on achieving her PhD from the University of Dundee. Congratulations! #CPD #PhDdone #FamilyHistory #Genealogy @RegQualGenes

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

Two days and counting….