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June 2026
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.
Online Family History Advice Clinic Booking closed
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?
Create an enduring family tree in YourTrees
Create a comprehensive enduring family tree, that is relevant to the digital generations, and store a copy on YourTrees. The workshop is aimed at those who have already saved versions of their tree(s) on YourTrees, those that are thinking of doing so, or wondering whether they should.
Family History For Free: Tips For Genealogy On A Budget
How to expedite your genealogy without spending too much
Reading Iron Works
From making machinery to supplying essential components for Brunel’s visionary Great Western Railway, Reading Iron Works helped shape the modern world from the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Its story is one of ambition, innovation, and national significance.
Members’ Meeting
The talks will be given by our members when they will be able to tell us about some interesting things that they have found out about their families or about other families who have lived in the area.
Tour of Family Research Centre Sold Out
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
Annual General Meeting 2026
51st Annual General Meeting of the Berkshire Family History Society
Tour of Family Research Centre Last Few Tickets
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
Tour of St John the Baptist Church, Shottesbrooke
A rare chance to visit St John the Baptist Church, Shottesbrooke. This guided tour with Jacqueline Hazell will include a brief introduction to the Shottesbrooke estate, and the church in particular, and a tour of the church.
Forbury Gardens, Reading
Forbury Gardens is a much-loved part of Reading and has been the backdrop to many important events in the town, from at least 871 when the Danes camped there. Now listed as Grade II in the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens it has many hidden stories to tell.
A History of Tilehurst
Discover Tilehurst's place in history, its community and how local events have changed it.
World War One Army Records
Did your ancestor serve in World War I?, then this workshop will help. This workshop will look at what sort of records are available from medal rolls to operational records and where they are to be found, as well as how to interpret them.
Tour of Family Research Centre Sold Out
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
Tour of Family Research Centre Sold Out
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
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