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Exploring house histories. A presentation by Maureen Wheeler of the Huddersfield and District Family
Heritage Open Day: Huddersfield & District Family History Society have over the past few years completed over forty house histories, many in the Holme Valley.
Our talk will look at the many sources of information and records available for researching house history. Our talk will look at the many sources of information and records available for researching house history. These include:- construction, ownership, occupants, changes and historical information about the area.
We will illustrate the presentation by reviewing several case studies of properties in the Holme Valley.
Many sources are available online, but others can be accessed at the Local Studies Library or by visiting West Yorkshire Archives in Wakefield.
Our talk will look at the many sources of information and records available for researching house history. Our talk will look at the many sources of information and records available for researching house history. These include:- construction, ownership, occupants, changes and historical information about the area.
We will illustrate the presentation by reviewing several case studies of properties in the Holme Valley.
Many sources are available online, but others can be accessed at the Local Studies Library or by visiting West Yorkshire Archives in Wakefield.
Friday 18 September
Holmfirth Library, 47 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 3JH
Fri 18 Sep:14.00-15.30; Free Entry.
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