Medieval Reading – a walkabout
An in-person guided walkabout for local history enthusiasts exploring the rich medieval heritage of Reading, from Viking invasions to the Abbey.
Heritage Open Days – Open Day
An in-person, drop-in open day for anyone researching their family history, featuring expert advice and free access to major genealogical databases.
Christmas Social & Quiz
Come and join us for a Combined Branches' Christmas Social. It will be a chance to get together, catch up on Society developments and chat to other members of the Society.
A trip to France, Switzerland and Italy (1819): Harriet Elizabeth Parry from Speen explores post-Napoleonic Europe
Discover the unique 1819 travel scroll of Speen's Harriet Parry, and learn how Berkshire parish records helped reconstruct her European adventures.
Comments Off on A trip to France, Switzerland and Italy (1819): Harriet Elizabeth Parry from Speen explores post-Napoleonic Europe
18 Jun 2026
Tour of Family Research Centre
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
Tour of the Former Fair Mile Hospital, Cholsey
The Fair Mile Hospital (before 1948 known by a succession of different names) was until relatively recently Berkshire’s county lunatic asylum. Ian Wheeler will take us around the site with a site plan to help visualise the hospital as it once was.
Special Interest DNA Group – July
This discussion group is aimed at those wanting to get the most out of their DNA results. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain ideas and share success stories. All levels of expertise with interpreting DNA results are welcome but you should have some basic experience of working with your DNA matches to get the most out of the group.