Are you researching ancestors in West Yorkshire (Kirklees)? 

Join us at the SoG Library in London to watch a recorded presentation of 'Researching in West Yorkshire (Kirklees)' and a tour of our Wharf Road Library focusing on our resources for the area of Kirklees in the county of West Yorkshire.

12:30pm Watch a recording of the talk Researching in West Yorkshire (Kirklees) with experts from:

• Huddersfield & District Family History Society
• West Yorkshire Archive Service 
• Heritage Quay
• Society of Genealogists

This talk is a recording of the event taking place on 11 August 2026.  The link for the live presentation is Researching in West Yorkshire (Kirklees) | SoG

If you do not wish to watch the recorded presentation, then please arrive at the library 2.15pm for the tour only. 

2:30pm Take a tour of the SoG Library with our Research Collections Coordinator, Christine Worthington, who will explain what resources we hold for researching family history in West Yorkshire (Kirklees).  There will also be an exhibition of our collections for West Yorkshire (Kirklees) for you to browse. Christine will be on hand to answer questions and there will be an opportunity to network with others researching families in the same area.

Spend an afternoon focusing on your West Yorkshire roots!

• Watch a recorded presentation about family history research in West Yorkshire (Kirklees)
• Take a tour of our library and see what resources are available for the county
• Opportunity to meet others researching ancestors from West Yorkshire (Kirklees) in person
• Library open to 7pm with late afternoon drinks reception

Click here for information about our events.  Contact events@sog.org.uk if you have any questions.