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An online reference library of genealogical information for the UK and Ireland. A non-commercial service, maintained by volunteers and a charitable trust

Berkshire Family History Society

The Centre for Heritage and Family History

2nd Floor, Reading Central Library,

Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

UK

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Tel: +44 (0) 118 950 9553

Registered Charity No; 283010

Member of the Berkshire Local History Association - founded in 1976 to encourage interest in local history in the county - before and after the boundary changes of 1974.

Copyright © 1975 - 2020 Trustees of Berkshire Family History Society

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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, Windsor and Woodley — open to everyone
Online discussion list for members – 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
Opportunities to volunteer and so help others with their family history