At the "Root Cellar" we have a large library resource
which is available for individuals, to help with their research. We have
both a lending section and a reference only section. We have just
completed a reorganisation of the library and have decided to publish
the library list on the website. Click on this link to open the
Library List to view or print the list as
you wish.
We also have a very large library of micro fiches and
films at the Root Cellar which are also available for individuals to use
at the Root Cellar, to help with their research. The list of these
resources will shortly be available on the website.
Please note that you require
Acrobat Reader
to view the library list, which is available as a free download by clicking on the link.
The Society Publications.
The publications pages of the website are now fully up to date and operational. For a full and complete list, click on "Publications", then "Society Publications", "What
We Have", then "Census" or "Parish Records".
Alternatively, the link below will take you directly to the parish records page.
The Following are the society's most recent publications.
Kirkburton, All Hallows, Baptisms. 1837-1850, 1851-1865, 1866-1896, 1897-1963.
Netherthong, All saints, Baptisms, 1830-1983.
Golcar. St Johns, Baptisms. 1866-1912.
Longwood. St Marks, Baptisms. 1797-1882, 1883-1956.
Hartshead. St Peters. Baptisms. 1813-1836, 1837-1862, 1863-1922.
Batley. All Saints. Baptisms. 1836-1851, 1852-1864, 1865-1878, 1879-1899.
Marsden. St Barts. Baptisms. 1813-1864, 1865-1909.
Now available, all at £2.50 each.
Link to publications page
Now available on CD - "Remarkable
Occurrences and Interesting Dates". This book was first issued
in 1890 and was a sort of "readers digest" of its day. Based mainly on
the Penistone area, but it also contains information about the
surrounding areas, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Ingbirchworth etc. his
includes places of worship at Penistone, Oxspring, Thurlestone and
Bullhouse, railway accidents both locally and further afield, lists of
long lived local people and much more. Our computer data co-ordinator,
Peter Middleton has now completed the transference of the book
onto CD, and it is available for purchase from Publication Sales, or at
the Root Cellar, priced at £10.00.
The Library Sessions and Workshops.
The series of workshop sessions being held at various
libraries in and around Kirklees have continued well. These ar primarily
designed for beginners but using the technology available at the
libraries, the structure becomes more flexible and we have been able to
demolish some fairly substantial brick walls.
We are very pleased to be able to announce that there is a move in Kirkburton, to establish a local family history interest group, holding regular meetings based at the local library and supported by H&DFHS, particularly Alan Stewart-Kaye. The first meeting is on Thursday 4th December 6.00 to 8.00 pm at Kirkburton Library. We hope that more will follow.
Link to library sessions and workshops page
Click on the link above to go to the Library sessions and workshops page for the full list.
Vacancy for the post of Publicity Officer within HDFHS.
The society urgently needs a publicity officer. This will involve liaison with the local press and other media to promote the society's calendar of events, which include family history fairs, workshops, family history courses and library events. preparation of layouts for advertisements, leaflets, posters, flyers etc will be a large part of the role, as well as interfacing with local radio, libraries, newspapers and local TV from time to time.
Anyone who is considering volunteering for the above post, or any other offers of help to the society, can contact our secretary, Mr Alan Stewart-Kaye, by post or email. Contact details are on the Committee Members page.
Page last updated
17th November 2008.
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Root Cellar, 15 Huddersfield Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4NJ
Telephone: +44 (0) 1484 859 229
