Bringing the Past to Life
Discover how one family historian turned detailed genealogy research in Berkshire and Wiltshire into a published historical fiction novella.
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27 Aug 2026
Online records: share your experiences
An in-person talk and interactive workshop for family historians looking to maximise their use of major genealogy websites and databases.
Connecting with the Past – Social Media for Family Historians – Part 4
Learn how to navigate online genealogy groups, write effective queries, and spot suspicious responses to boost your family history research.
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03 Aug 2026
Connecting with the Past – Social Media for Family Historians – Part 2
Learn how to navigate our Facebook groups, pages, and members' forum to solve your research puzzles and connect with fellow Berkshire genealogists.
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03 Aug 2026
Make your research manageable
How to organise your genealogical research data so you extract information for your family and local history.
Victorians at Christmas
An online talk exploring Victorian festive traditions, ideal for family historians wanting to understand how their ancestors celebrated the season.
Connecting with the Past – Social Media for Family Historians – Part 1
Discover how to safely use social media to boost your family history research, connect with other genealogists, and protect your online privacy.
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23 Jul 2026
Tracing Your WW2 Royal Navy Ancestors
An online workshop for family historians looking to discover the service records, ship logs and histories of their World War Two Royal Navy ancestors.
DNA Special Interest Group – October
Want to get the most out of your DNA results? This 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.
Heritage Open Days – Open Day
An in-person open day drop-in session for family history beginners and experienced researchers to explore archives and get expert guidance.
Heritage Open Days – Open Day
An in-person drop-in open day for family history beginners and researchers to explore our archives, use premium databases and get expert guidance.
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.