Berkshire FHS
and build their family stories, since 1975
Berkshire FHS
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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
Resources for everyone
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
Branch Meeting
History of Thames Valley Police + BAM
West Berkshire Museum
West Berkshire Museum
The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Talk
Purley Hall and Charles Bridgeman
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
Walk
Walk Around Woodley
Woodley
Woodley
Woodley, Berkshire - meeting point will be confirmed by email beforehand
Branch Meeting
By any other name
Computer Branch Webinar
Computer Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Migration throughout the UK, and BAM
Bracknell Branch
Bracknell Branch
The New Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 1TU
Workshop
Create an enduring family tree in YourTrees
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
The Story of John Phillips, an RAF volunteer (BAM)
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Branch Meeting
Agricultural unrest and the Swing Riots in Southern England 1830-32
Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Branch Meeting
Creating an One Street or One Place Study & BAM
Reading Branch
Reading Branch
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 280 The Meadway, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PE, Berkshire
Fair
Book Fair
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 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
Walk
Historic Caversham Walk
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
That Summer – a wartime evacuation to Kintbury
West Berkshire Museum
West Berkshire Museum
The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Bracknell Central Library
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH
Talk
Caversham Park – 930 Years at the Centre of History
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
Dads Underground Army
Abingdon Branch
Abingdon Branch
Long Furlong Community Centre, Boulter Drive, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1XP
Tour/Visit
Windsor Branch visit to St George’s Archives, Windsor Castle
St. George’s Chapel Archives
St. George’s Chapel Archives
The College of St George, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ
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
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Talk
D-Day Lunch & Talk
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
My Eminent Ancestors
Reading Branch
Reading Branch
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 280 The Meadway, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PE, Berkshire
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
Talk
Industry & Archaeology 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
Industrial Archaeology in Berkshire
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
Summer Outing to Buscot Park
Buscot Park
Buscot Park
Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU
Workshop
Create an enduring family tree in YourTrees
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Workshop
World War Two RAF Records for Family Historians Workshop
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Workshop
Getting the most out of your Membership Workshop
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Talk
A Potpourri of Social History Talks – Summer Series
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Talk
Tilehurst’s Big Houses: Dellwood, The Laurels & Kentwood
Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Advice session
Drop In Advice Session
Wokingham Library
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
Branch Meeting
Ancestors on the Map; Finding Locations of Family Photographs
Windsor Branch Webinar
Windsor 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
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