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June 2023
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? ...
June Natter Group
Informal discussion group, 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. ...
Annual General Meeting
The 48th AGM of Berkshire Family History Society. This is a great opportunity for those of you who haven’t previously been able to attend an AGM, to join this important part of the governance of the society. Meet other members of the society, hear about the society during 2022/2023 and find out the plans ahead. Questions and debate are encouraged. We welcome all members, wherever you may live. ...
Tilehurst in World War Two
Was there any such thing as an "ordinary" community in WW2? Mike Cooper looks at the experience of Tilehurst from newspaper and official records. Tilehurst was bombed, saw the arrival of US airborne troops, raised a Home Guard company and its people welcomed evacuees. From as early as October 1939, the village suffered losses and was also organised as part of Civil Defence and food production. ...
Face-to-Face Family History Advice Clinic
Just beginning your family history research and need some advice? Baffled by so many competing research websites? Banging your head against a brick wall? Or struggling with some other issues? In this one-to-one session, one of our seasoned advisors will help you make some progress ...
A trip around the Inner Distribution Road in Reading – Before and Afterwards
The Inner Distribution Road (IDR) opened in 1969 as a radical solution to the regular build-up of traffic in the town centre. Its construction resulted in parts of old central Reading being demolished, changing the shape of the town forever. The talk will provide selective descriptions of some of the areas which were affected by the building of the IDR. This will make use of the photographic record produced by Doug Noyes of the before and after situation around Coley/Castle Street and the London Street/Queens Road area. Graham and Joe will highlight some of the key changes and discuss them in a Q&A session. ...
Reading Abbey Tour and cream tea Sold Out
In mediaeval times, Reading was the site of a great royal abbey. This was a religious community centred around a magnificent church - one of the largest monasteries in Europe. It was formed in 1121 by Henry I, and closed in 1539 on the orders of Henry VIII. Our walk will explore the rich history of the Abbey Quarter with abbey guide and expert John Painter. It will be around 90 minutes in length, and is generally on flat ground.
We will finish at The Centre for Heritage and Family History, built on the site of the abbey’s former stables, with a cream tea. Our tour and cream teas are always very popular, so early booking is recommended. ...
July 2023
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? ...
July Natter Group
Informal discussion group, 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. ...
DNA Special Interest Group
This special interest discussion group is aimed at those wanting to get the most out of their DNA results. It is facilitated by international DNA expert, Debbie Kennett. Sessions are held quarterly, but there is no obligation to attend on a regular basis and first time attendees are always welcomed. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and to gain ideas for how you can used your results to solve questions and break down brick walls. ...
Walk Around Woodley Sold Out
Join historian Ann Smith for a circular walk around Woodley, looking at Woodley's listed buildings, the forge, pub, and what remains of Miles Aircraft and aviation heritage. The walk will last around 2 hours. ...
Houses & Estates Talks Series
This all series ticket covers all three talks in the "Houses & Estates" talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00). You may also book each talk individually - see each separate event page. All three talks are on Thursdays at 2pm in The Centre for Heritage and Family History, Reading. They last about an hour with time for questions and discussion afterwards. Tea, coffee and cake after the talk is included in the price. ...
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May 2023
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. ...
Irish wills and testamentary records + BAM
Although many wills were destroyed in 1922, there are still surviving records and this talk will examine where you may find the wills themselves or transcripts and abstracts that will help to build your family tree. It will include records to be found in the different jurisdictions of Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland as well within UK records. ...
June 2023
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. ...
A practical introduction to tracing WW1 soldiers
Join Mike Cooper for a practical approach on the available WW1 records to find ‘What Grandad did in the First World War’. His talk is aimed at those researching British Army ancestors or local figures involved in the First World War and gives an introduction to using the main sources of information readily available. ...
More than Biscuits, Beer and Bulbs – Reading’s Other Industries
While Reading is rightly renowned for its baking, brewing and seed businesses, the town had many lesser-known industries that brought with them prosperity and just as importantly jobs for the wider population. ...
Crime spree 2: Law enforcement
How to find records of the police and various criminal courts. ...
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. ...
Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy
‘I’m just compiling our family tree, what possible problems could there be? Researching a family tree traditionally involved asking grandparents and relatives about their lives, drawing a tree and undertaking a paper trail, but it now involves finding new records and dealing with strangers on the internet. What information should and shouldn’t you include on your tree? ...
Was your ancestor a public servant?
Was your ancestor a postman, or customs official or another public servant? Learn more with this talk. ...
July 2023
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. ...
Use of DNA in Medieval Research
Chris Singleton will tell us about his research into the early Singleton line in Lancashire and how DNA was used to confirm his ancestors of the 11th century in the settlement of Singleton near Blackpool. Taking what he learnt from his own research, Chris will talk about DNA as a tool for members’ research. ...
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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