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
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
Branch Meeting
Escaping Hitler – A Jewish Boy’s Quest for Freedom
Newbury Branch Webinar
Newbury Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Talk
Reading Heritage Talks Series
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
Jane Austen’s School Days in Reading
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
Visit to the Museum of Eton Life, Eton College Library and College Archives
Eton College
Eton College
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 6DW
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
Explore the Parish Chest: beyond the registers
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
Talk
A Potpourri of Social History Talks – Winter Series
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Talk
The Victorian Legacy – what our ancestors did next
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
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
Open Day
House Histories Open Day
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
Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic
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
Tracing a House History in England and Wales
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
Talk
Reading’s Grey Friars 1233-1538
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
Discussion Group
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Tour/Visit
St Michael the Archangel Church, Warfield
Warfield, St Michael the Archangel Church
Warfield, St Michael the Archangel Church
Church Lane, Warfield RG42 6EE
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
Branch Meeting
Researching and writing the Mourning Brooch Trilogy
Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Buried Deep But Not Lost Forever: Discovering Your Ancestor’s Final Resting Place
Reading Branch Webinar
Reading Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic
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
Reading’s Trams
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
Drovers’ Roads in Oxfordshire and Beyond
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Walk
Historical Newbury Walk
Newbury Town Centre
Newbury Town Centre
Start point to be confirmed
Combined Branches' Meeting
An Introduction to Irish Family History Research
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
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Branch Meeting
Just A Job: Revitalizing Your Family History With Occupational Research
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
Using Facebook for Genealogy and Historical Research
Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Branch Meeting
A Man and his Shed – The Story of Cowley Concrete
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
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