Founded in 1975, Berkshire Family History Society works to meet the needs of those researching their ancestry across the UK and overseas – as well as those looking for former relatives in historic Berkshire
A registered charity, we exist to help you in your research … WHEREVER your ancestors are from. You do not need to be a member to benefit from our public resources although we have many exclusive member benefits
Our programme of talks, walks and courses is the largest of any family history society in the UK and our family tree facility – YourTrees – enables you to display your research online at no extra cost than the society membership fee, which starts from as little as £19/year
Talks - Walks - Workshops - Courses - Meetings
With over twelve events per MONTH, our events programme is probably the largest of any family history society in the UK!
A mix of In-person or Zoom meetings
Many are open to the public but some are members only. Join now to get access to the full programme and our video catch-up service
Talk
Transport Talks Series Last Few Tickets
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Talk
Berkshire’s Forgotten Railways
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
Discussion Group
DNA Special Interest Group (October)
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
1-1 Merchant Navy Advice Session Sold Out
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Walk
The High Street of Hungerford and Beyond: a guided walk
Hungerford, High Street
Hungerford, High Street
High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NF
Workshop
Getting the Most out of Parish Registers Workshop
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Discussion Group
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Talk
A Potpourri of Social History Talks – Autumn Series
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Workshop
Create an enduring family tree in YourTrees
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic Sold Out
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
Tour/Visit
Research Zone Tour
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
Branch Meeting
Cope Hall: A Women’s Training Colony
West Berkshire Museum
West Berkshire Museum
The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Talk
London Underground By Design
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
Workshop
Getting the most out of your membership Workshop
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Migration throughout the UK
Bracknell Branch
Bracknell Branch
The New Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 1TU
Branch Meeting
A Stroll through Berkshire’s Graveyards
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Tour/Visit
Tour of St Nicholas Church, Hurst
Hurst, St Nicholas Church
Hurst, St Nicholas Church
Church Hill, Hurst, Berkshire RG10 0SN
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Branch Meeting
Victorian Hiring Fairs
Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Talk
Curtain’s Up: The History of Reading’s Art Venues
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Research at Home Using Your Local Library’s Online Resources
Reading Branch Webinar
Reading Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Talk
Berkshire’s Canals
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Branch Meeting
Quiz, short talks and Q&A’s
Reading Branch
Reading Branch
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 280 The Meadway, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PE, Berkshire
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Branch Meeting
Escaping Hitler – A Jewish Boy’s Quest for Freedom
Newbury Branch Webinar
Newbury Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Discussion Group
DNA Special Interest Group (January)
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Workshop
Create an enduring family tree in YourTrees
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough: taking the waters in Bath, Scarborough & Windsor Great Park
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Branch Meeting
Help! What do I do before 1837?: Researching your Ancestors before Civil Registration
Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Progressing Your Family History
Reading Branch Webinar
Reading Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Branch Meeting
Discussion Group
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Workshop
Getting the most out of your membership Workshop
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
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