Family History – the dark side

Using examples from her own family tree Katie explores the more roguish members of her family and discusses the sources that can be used to find out more about them.

This meeting will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 280 The Meadway, Tilehurst 7.15pm for a 7.45pm start. Ample free parking and good company with lively discussion and help for those who are stuck with their research. All are welcome, non-members £5 per person.

Date

Thu 28 May 2026

Time

Door open at 19.15

19:40 - 21:00

Location

Reading Branch

The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 280 The Meadway, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PE, Berkshire

Organiser

Reading Branch - Berkshire FHS

Email

reading@berksfhs.org.uk

Speaker

Katie Amos Local Studies Lead, Reading Central Libraries

Katie Amos

Local Studies Lead, Reading Central Libraries

Katie has been working at Reading Library for around 30 years, mostly in the Local Studies Department, where she is now Local Studies Lead. Through her work here, she has developed an interest in family history, and has been researching her own tree for the last 18 odd years. This led to her first book on her Timms family, and her second book came about from a customer request and is on the history of the Mansion House in Prospect Park. When not researching she loves contemporary English folk music, reading and also works for the Hexagon theatre as part of their front of house team.