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.
Signs of the Times: Reading’s Memorials
This talk will describe aspects of the town’s history by considering some of its, often not well known, plaques, statues, and monuments. Even the better- known memorials have secrets to yield in the tales of their origins.
Autumn Potpourri of Social History Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Autumn "Potpourri of Social History" talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00).
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 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.
Heritage Open Days – Open Day
An in-person drop-in open day for family historians and local history enthusiasts to explore our research centre and get expert genealogy advice.
Eldon Road area, Reading, a historical tour
David Cliffe will guide us around the historic area bounded by Eldon Road and Watlington Street. This is a conservation area and famed for some stunning Georgian architecture.
Berkshire Family History Society New Premises Opening
Discover our new Family Research Centre, offering free access to major genealogy databases, expert research assistance, and extensive local archives.
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08 Jun 2026
Houses and Estates Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the "Houses and Estates" Talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10). Alll talks are on Thursdays at 2.30pm at the Abbey Baptist Church in Reading.
The Silk Industry in Reading
The silk industry existed in Reading for over 200 years, and employed over 500 people in the early 19th century. Yet nowadays few have heard of it. David will describe the different processes involved in silk production, how the industry in Reading was run, some of the firms involved, and whereabouts they operated.