D. F. E. Sykes

Born in Huddersfield in 1856, Daniel Frederick Edward Sykes was a solicitor, teacher, newspaper proprietor, and author. Reliable sources connect him especially with the history of the Huddersfield district, though he also wrote several works of fiction set in Yorkshire.

His books include The History of Huddersfield and Its Vicinity and novels such as Tom Pinder, Foundling, Sister Gertrude, and Miriam. The surviving record suggests a writer deeply rooted in local places, speech, and history, which gives his work much of its lasting character.

Sykes died in 1920. A suitable verified portrait image was not clearly available from the sources I could confirm here, so none is included.