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  • The Family Bible: a priceless heirloomThe Family Bible: a priceless heirloom Quick View
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    • The Family Bible: a priceless heirloom

    • £3.50
    • Inheriting a family bible, full of birth, marriage amd death inscriptions is extremely fortunate since many have been lost or accidently destroyed. This booklet looks at the many and varied items of family interest that may be found in a family bible.
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  • The History of Bradfield in Berkshire, From Roman Villa to World War 2 Quick View
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    • The History of Bradfield in Berkshire, From Roman Villa to World War 2

    • £12.50
    • LAST TWO COPIES. WHNE THEY ARE GONE THEY ARE GONE. Dorcas Ward was born and brought up in Bradfield and she includes information from many sources including family letters and diaries.
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  • The People of Wallingford, Volume 1The People of Wallingford, Volume 1 Quick View
    • The People of Wallingford, Volume 1The People of Wallingford, Volume 1 Quick View
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    • The People of Wallingford, Volume 1

    • £4.50
    • Contains an outline street map. Volume 1 contains: money for the poor, 1673, St Peter's Churchwardens rates 1724, register of electors of Freemen 1686-1764, inhabitants of almshouses 1686-1764, etc, etc
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  • The People of Wallingford, Volume 2The People of Wallingford, Volume 2 Quick View
    • The People of Wallingford, Volume 2The People of Wallingford, Volume 2 Quick View
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    • The People of Wallingford, Volume 2

    • £4.50
    • Contains an outline street map. Volume 2 contains: extracts from the Borough Minute book with mayoral elections, Alehouse keepers, apprentices, St Peters' churchwardens rates, St Mary the Moore poor rate 1774, list of commoners 1778, etc, etc
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  • The Story of Compton, A Berkshire Downland VillageThe Story of Compton, A Berkshire Downland Village Quick View
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    • The Story of Compton, A Berkshire Downland Village

    • £11.00
    • This book is a compilation of articles from the parish magazine and contains stories, information and photographs from present and former residents charting the history of the village from prehistoric times to the second millennium, liberally illustrated.
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  • The Water GypsyThe Water Gypsy Quick View
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    • The Water Gypsy

    • £9.99 Original price was: £9.99.£5.00Current price is: £5.00.
    • Based on the author's original research this new edition traces the truth behind the story of how a Thames fishergirl became a Viscountess. Its 200+ pages includes family trees, is well illustrated and has a bibliography and 5 appendices.
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    • Theale War Memorial

    • £4.50
    • The stories behind the Berkshire names.
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  • This is our School, (Reading British School 1811-2011)This is our School, (Reading British School 1811-2011) Quick View
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    • This is our School, (Reading British School 1811-2011)

    • £9.95
    • Reading British School was in Southampton Street and although the school is now elsewhere, the original 1811 building still exists. In this book the author recounts tales of educational life in Reading in the 19th century.
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  • A History of Tilehurst Methodist ChurchA History of Tilehurst Methodist Church Quick View
    • A History of Tilehurst Methodist ChurchA History of Tilehurst Methodist Church Quick View
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    • A History of Tilehurst Methodist Church

    • £7.50
    • Describes the church from its early days as a mission hall, its construction in 1905, its work and mission up to the 21st century and its plans for future mission.
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  • Tracing German Speaking AncestorsTracing German Speaking Ancestors Quick View
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    • Tracing German Speaking Ancestors

    • £6.00
    • This book aims to give researchers ideas where to start researching their Germa ancestors.
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    • Tracing your 20th Century Family History

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  • Tracing your First World War AncestorsTracing your First World War Ancestors Quick View
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    • Tracing your First World War Ancestors

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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)

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  • Community forum – informed answers to research queries and advice from experienced researchers

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  • Indexes and transcriptions of Berkshire’s historic records on CD — parish registers, probate documents, monumental inscriptions, maps, First World War history and more

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  • Links to the research experience, advice and support of members worldwide

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