An Utley descendant is looking to stage a reunion with her distant family.

Mary Utley Bozwell, of Memphis, Tennessee, and her brother are set to make their first visit to England next summer - 400 years after their forefathers made the reverse journey.

And as part of their visit they intend to meet up with her extended family this side of the pond. Mary's family has been dated back to the area to 1340, but during the 17th century some of the family emigrated to America.

Mary said: "I know there are five of six Utley families that still live in Keighley and I hope to correspond with all of them between now and next summer and meet up with them. And we would like to extend an invitation to any of our relatives that would like to come visit us in America."

Mary was looking forward to sharing stories with her family.

Anybody who has any more information about the Utley family or would like to contact Mary can email her on maryboz2@midsouth.rr.com.