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A Comprehensive Resource & Treasured Stories

Welcome to the Horbury & Ossett Local & Family History website! Our mission is to give a comprehensive resource for both local history and genealogy enthusiasts. We offer a treasure trove of historical information, records, and stories. These span generations. Whether you are researching your family tree, or you’re interested in the captivating stories of past residents, you will find a wealth of information. It’s all at your fingertips.

A search facility has now been added to help you to find what you’re looking for.

Joan P Smith – Family & Local Historian.

I was born in Horbury Bridge. My elder brother Arthur Worth was killed in North Africa in 1943, aged just 20 and three years later, probably as a result of this, my family moved to South Ossett. I lived there for 12 years before moving away and I lived in various parts of England with my former husband, a prison officer. We returned to live in Wakefield in 1971 but I did not return to live in Ossett until 2000. Whilst living in Wakefield I became a founder member of Wakefield & District Family History Society (WDFHS). I have served in many roles in the Society and on June 7 2014, the 17th Anniversary of the founding of the Society, I became President until July 2016.

After years of researching local and family history, Joan P. Smith has retired and has generously donated this website to Anne-Marie Fawcett. If you have any suitable material you would like to be considered for inclusion on this website, please email: HorburyAndOssettFamilyHistory@gmail.com

Anne-Marie Fawcett – Family & Local History Researcher & Creator of Ossett Through The Ages (OTTA)

I am an enthusiastic storyteller and I enjoy unraveling the stories of those who came before us. Please feel free to share these stories with others, giving credit to the original source. I am incredibly grateful to have the privilege of carrying on Joan’s legacy through her website. I am determined to honour her years of research. I will maintain, finance, and update this website for all to gain from.

If you find this website useful, or of interest, do please consider contributing to the running costs.

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Ossett Through The Ages (OTTA)

Funds will also contribute towards the annual Ossett Through The Ages Community Remembrance Project, which commemorates Ossett’s WW1 & WW2 Fallen. This project is entirely self funded and our poppies are now in need of major refurbishment.

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Any amount would be greatly appreciated. You don’t need a PayPal account to help out. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Whilst the owner always uses her best endeavours to guarantee the information on this website is correct and thorough, errors may from time to time occur. The owner will not be held responsible for the consequence of such errors but will make efforts, where possible, to make corrections. Wherever possible it is advisable to consult the source material.

ANNE-MARIE FAWCETT MAY 2022