September 2020
The Railway Navvies-a contract from Hell
at Huddersfield Town Hall The Railway Navvies-a contract from Hell, the building of the Woodhead Tunnel-1838-1845. by Chris and Judy RouseThe building of the Tunnel, lives of the Navvies etc. Chris and Judy have also researched some of the workmen who lost their lives. Non Members are asked to pay £2.00 entry. The details below are from Chris & Judy's web siteOur latest Navvy talk concentrates on the working and living conditions endured by the navvies whilst working on one…
Find out more »November 2020
H&D FHS Family & Local History Fair – Postponed to 2021
Sadly our committee has taken the reluctant decision to cancel our 2020 Family & Local History Fair in November this year. There is just too much uncertainty at the moment with regard to large scale events. We hope to see everyone again in 2021. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced family history researcher, or maybe interested in local history, there will be something for everyone. All the different societies and organisations that attend these events, are always…
Find out more »H&D FHS AGM & Talk
AGM (Members Only) is at 2.00pm followed by a talk at 2.30pm. The talk is open to all (£2.00 for non members)
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