For those seeking a more digestible take on the end of WWII, the National Army Museum offers a series of highly readable blogs. The latest, "Victory: May-August 1945," is now available, with previous articles accessible on their website homepage.
The complete archive of Soldier, the official magazine of the British Army from WWII, is now available to read for free online. Created by Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery, it aimed to boost soldiers' morale during the war. Discover the archive today.
Discover a unique way to commemorate an ancestor "mentioned in despatches". The WWII deluxe presentation pack includes a personalised certificate and a replica Gazette from the award's publication day. A perfect gift for those honouring military service.
The 80th anniversary of VE Day has sparked renewed interest in family stories from the Second World War. The Gazette publishes official records of military honours, including 'Mentioned in Despatches'. Start your search today for free via the All notices section on their website.
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. You do not need to be a member to benefit.
The society offers:
Research Zone in central Reading that is free to use and open to all
Free access at The Centre for Heritage and Family History to online resources like FindMyPast, the 1939 Register, The Genealogist, the British Newspaper Archive and Ancestry (the worldwide edition)
Regular free help and advice sessions
Meetings in Abingdon, Bracknell, Newbury, Reading and Windsor; and a virtual Computer Branch which meets online. All meetings are open to everyone
Community forum – informed answers to research queries and advice from experienced researchers
Members’ Area with data and other information not readily accessible elsewhere
Indexes and transcriptions of Berkshire’s historic records on CD — parish registers, probate documents, monumental inscriptions, maps, First World War history and more
Quarterly magazine, the Berkshire Family Historian, for members
a chance to join in project work, recording, transcribing and helping to preserve records
Links to the research experience, advice and support of members worldwide