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April 2026
April 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 - April topic: Family History discoveries such as new websites you may have found, new ancestors you may have found, visits to archives.
End time varies. Free to attend, but pre-booking required.Â
The West Berkshire Historic Environment Record
Beth Asbury, Assistant Archaeologist at West Berkshire Council’s Historic Environment Record and Outreach team presents a talk on the West Berkshire Historic Environment Record (HER), a council database of buildings, monuments, landscapes and sources. These records include structures and landscapes of archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic interest, ranging from prehistoric settlements buried out of sight […]
Drop In Advice Session
Bring your questions, problems and ‘brickwalls’ … and get some new ideas and advice from members of the Berkshire Family History Society.
Tour of the Great Hall of the University of Reading Sold Out
Join us for a guided tour of this Grade 2 listed building in the University’s centenary year. Opened in 1906 on the London Road campus, it was built for use as an assembly hall for the University College, as it was then known.
They came to America
Illustrations and records of journeys to the USA, using passenger lists and migration records.
Shops and Businesses Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the "Shops and Businesses" Talks series, for a discounted price. You may also book each talk individually - see each separate event page. All talks are on Thursdays at 2.30pm in the Abbey Baptist Church, Reading.
The Shops, Trades and Businesses of Pangbourne
Discover Pangbourne's varied shops and businesses in this image-rich talk and how they have changed in the last almost two centuries.
DNA Special Interest Group (April)
This special interest discussion group is aimed at those wanting to get the most out of their DNA results. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain ideas and share success stories. All levels of expertise with interpreting DNA results welcome but you should have some basic experience of working with your DNA matches to get the most out of the group.
Online Family History Advice Clinic
Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Or are you stuck at a particular "brick wall" and need some help?
Branches & Breakthroughs: Family History Discussion Group
Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting your very first family tree, this evening is designed to encourage open discussion about family history research at all levels.
Spring Potpourri Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Spring "Potpourri of Social History" talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00).
Stories near your feet: Life, loss and legacy in Reading Old Cemetery
As you wander through the peaceful paths of Reading Old Cemetery, at Cemetery Junction, have you ever wondered about the lives of those buried there? From grand Victorian monuments to forgotten, unmarked graves, each plot holds a story, some well-known, others only recently uncovered. Discover more in this talk.
What did you do in the War Granny?
At the outbreak of War in 1914 the women of Britain were as keen as their menfolk to "do their bit".  Women's participation in the war effort grew to such an extent that in 1917 it was formally recognised by the establishment of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.  The talk looks at how this came about and what Britain's first women soldiers actually did both at home and abroad.
Tracing Your RAF Ancestors Workshop
Join us for a practical, accessible session that demystifies RAF personnel files, operational records, squadron diaries, casualty reports, medal cards, and more. Whether your ancestor served on the ground or in the air, you'll learn where to find the key documents, how to read them, and what hidden stories they can reveal.
Drop In Advice Session
Bring your questions, problems and ‘brickwalls’ … and get some new ideas and advice from members of the Berkshire Family History Society.
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