What’s on

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

Calderdale Family History Society – Open Zoom Meetings

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

19th Century British Library Newspapers Online

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