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Drovers’ Roads in Oxfordshire and Beyond
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July 2026
Drovers’ Roads in Oxfordshire and Beyond
Join writer Tim Healey for a talk on drovers', their lives, favourite pubs, wilderness paths they travelled and the tell-tale marks they left behind, including the stir they caused driving wild ponies through Abingdon.
Houses and Estates Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the "Houses and Estates" Talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10). Alll talks are on Thursdays at 2.30pm at the Abbey Baptist Church in Reading.
The History of Yeomanry House
From its origins on the fringes of the town, to polite society, a school, military links and weddings, Yeomanry House has seen it all. Discover its history and some of the families associated with it.
Berkshire Heritage Fair
If you have an interest in historic Berkshire or a particular family, location, industry or transport system within it, you'll almost certainly want to attend this Fair. It is online, free to attend and brings together experts from across the historic county. There are two sessions 10 - 12 noon, and 2 - 3pm. You can attend either or both sessions.
Online Family History Advice Clinic Booking closed
Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Or are you stuck at a particular "brick wall" and need some help?
Tour of Family Research Centre Sold Out
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
Summer Potpourri of Social History Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Summer "Potpourri of Social History" talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00).
Social Care in Reading: the Middle Ages to 1900
Although modern concepts of “welfare” might have been alien, from the Abbey to the creation of Battle Hospital, Reading did provide for housing, “relief” and care for its people. This talk discusses what was done, including the work of the Abbey, almshouses and the Corporation.
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.
Getting the most out of your Membership Workshop
Are you a relatively new member of the Society? Want to get the most out of your membership? This informal workshop will introduce you to the range of benefits that you have available to you. Questions welcomed. Open only to members of Berkshire Family History Society.
August 2026
Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic
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
Kendrick Conservation Area Walk
In this walk around the Kendrick Conservation Area you will be taken back over 150 years to when the area looked very different. Highlights include a long lost swimming baths complex, Albion Terrace, the original University of Reading campus, Kendrick and Redlands Roads, impressive listed buildings & much more.
August 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.
Tour of Family Research Centre
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
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.
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