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A 19th-century painting depicting a census taker recording family information in a ledger while a father counts on his fingers and a mother cradles a baby in their home.
August 2026
A 19th-century painting depicting a census taker recording family information in a ledger while a father counts on his fingers and a mother cradles a baby in their home.

Going Further with UK and Irish Census Records Last Few Tickets

Get the most from census records. This workshop looks at it in some of its early forms in England and Wales and explores the development of the modern census from 1841 to date, including also the 1939 Register.
Sat 22 Aug
11:00 - 13:00
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ
£10.00

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

This talk is about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its work today. It will start with how the Commission began, its work during the 1st and 2nd World Wars and concludes with its work today in maintaining and preserving its global historic estate.
Thu 27 Aug
14:00 - 15:15
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
£5.00
September 2026

September Natter Group

Informal discussion group for members of Berks FHS, facilitated by Chad Hanna and Gillian Stevens. Topics are chosen by the group on a monthly basis. End time varies. Free to attend, but pre-booking required. 
Tue 01 Sep
19:00
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
AI generated image. A row of traditional brick terraced houses with bay windows, white frames, and dark blue front doors.

House Histories Open Day

Are you interested in tracing the history of your house and its occupants? Come and sit down with one of our expert advisors who will offer practical guidance and show you how to get started and progress your research. 
Sat 05 Sep
11:00 - 15:30
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ

Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic Sold Out

Just beginning your family history research and need some advice? Banging your head against a brick wall? Or struggling with some other issues? In this one-to-one session, one of our seasoned advisors will help you make some progress
Mon 07 Sep
11:00 - 12:00
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ

Drop In Advice Session

Bring your questions, problems and ‘brickwalls’ … and get some new ideas and advice from members of the Berkshire Family History Society.
Thu 10 Sep
14:00 - 17:00
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
A row of historic Victorian stone townhouses with wrought-iron railings and small front gardens along a sunny street.

Eldon Road area, Reading, a historical tour

David Cliffe will guide us around the historic area bounded by Eldon Road and Watlington Street. This is a conservation area and famed for some stunning Georgian architecture.
Thu 10 Sep
14:00 - 15:30
Eldon Road & Watlington Street area, Reading
The meeting point will be advised shortly before the walk.
£5.00
AI generated image. A diverse group of people, some in historical costumes, engage in various activities in a modern library setting.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person drop-in open day for family historians and local history enthusiasts to explore our research centre and get expert genealogy advice.
Sat 12 Sep
11:00 - 15:30
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ
AI generated image. A diverse group of people, some in historical costumes, engage in various activities in a modern library setting.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person, drop-in open day for anyone researching their family history, featuring expert advice and free access to major genealogical databases.
Mon 14 Sep
11:00 - 16:00
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ
AI generated image. A diverse group of people, some in historical costumes, engage in various activities in a modern library setting.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person drop-in open day for family history beginners and researchers to explore our archives, use premium databases and get expert guidance.
Tue 15 Sep
11:00 - 16:00
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ
AI generated image. A diverse group of people, some in historical costumes, engage in various activities in a modern library setting.

Heritage Open Days – Open Day

An in-person open day drop-in session for family history beginners and experienced researchers to explore archives and get expert guidance.
Sun 20 Sep
12:00 - 16:00
Family Research Centre
L14 London Road Campus, London Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5AQ
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