What’s on

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 / helloitssarahdyer

History Out Loud Welcome to History Out Loud; Chat From the Stacks, a brand new podcast from Calderdale Libraries. Join Gill Carpenter, and me Sarah Rose as we delve deep into our local studies collection to discuss topics that have grabbed our attention.We'll be talking all about window breaking, bribery and corruption at the 1835 … Continue reading What’s on

Happy 230th Birthday Anne Lister!

April 3, 2021April 1, 2021 / helloitssarahdyer

This year marks the 230th anniversary of the birthday of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall. We’d like to join together and wish her a happy birthday and remember all the wonderful things her life meant not just for little old Halifax but far and beyond Calderdale. The lady herself Anne Lister was a remarkable, pioneering … Continue reading Happy 230th Birthday Anne Lister!

Calderdale Family History Society – Open Zoom Meetings

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 / helloitssarahdyer

Calderdale Family History Society are hosting their meetings online. Find out more about a whole range of fascinating local history topicsNon-Members are welcome to join the meetingPlease contact the Society by email in order to receive an invitation. A minimum of 24 hours notice would be appreciated. DateTopicSpeaker28th JanuaryCensus Substitutes: is there anything like a census before 1841?Sue … Continue reading Calderdale Family History Society – Open Zoom Meetings

Calderdale Museum’s Toffee Town virtual tour

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 / helloitssarahdyer

With Calderdale Museums this week why not take a trip to Toffee Town, our brand new online exhibition all about the history of toffee giant Mackintosh now live on our website! Treat yourself to a delectable selection of stories, objects, pictures and activities all about Halifax's own Toffee King. Let's go to Toffee Town. You can … Continue reading Calderdale Museum’s Toffee Town virtual tour

19th Century British Library Newspapers Online

June 11, 2020June 11, 2020 / helloitssarahdyer

A wide range of newspapers from 19th Century Britain are available on 19th Century Newspapers . The site includes: Regional newspapers, such as the Leeds Mercury (which covered what is now Calderdale). Bradford Observer, Huddersfield Chronicle and Northern Star. Use the site to see if any of your ancestors are included. Especially if they had … Continue reading 19th Century British Library Newspapers Online