Family History Discussion
An informal in-person discussion session for family historians of all levels to solve research brick walls, share discoveries and swap advice.
Family History Discussion
An informal in-person discussion session for family historians of all levels to solve research brick walls, share discoveries and swap advice.
Special Interest DNA Group – January
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.
February Natter Group
Informal discussion group for members of Berks FHS, facilitated by Chad Hanna and Gillian Stevens. Topics are chosen by the group on a monthly basis. End time varies. Free to attend, but pre-booking required.
Pinning Down Your Ancestors
An online workshop for family history researchers looking to locate elusive ancestors using maps, land records, and local history sources.
The Victorian Legacy – what our ancestors did next
Join this online talk exploring our Victorian ancestors' lives through historic postcards, covering railway strikes, mill workers, and local news.
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.