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June 2023

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.  ...
Tue 06 Jun
18:45
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference

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. ...
Wed 07 Jun
19:00 - 21:30
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference

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. ...
Thu 08 Jun
14:00 - 15:30
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
£5.00

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 ...
Thu 22 Jun
11:00 - 14:30
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ

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. ...
Thu 22 Jun
14:00 - 15:15
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
£5.00

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. ...
Fri 23 Jun
14:00 - 16:00
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
£10.00
July 2023

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.  ...
Tue 04 Jul
18:45
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference

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. ...
Sat 08 Jul
14:30 - 16:30
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
£5.00

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. ...
Tue 11 Jul
14:00 - 16:00
Woodley
Woodley, Berkshire - meeting point will be confirmed by email beforehand
£5.00

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. ...
Thu 13 Jul
The Centre for Heritage & Family History
2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ
£12.50
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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. ...
Tue 30 May
14:00 - 16:30
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF

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. ...
Tue 30 May
19:30 - 21:30
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
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. ...
Thu 08 Jun
14:00 - 17:00
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH

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. ...
Wed 14 Jun
14:00 - 16:00
West Berkshire Museum
The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AS

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. ...
Tue 27 Jun
14:00 - 16:30
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF

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? ...
Tue 27 Jun
19:30 - 21:30
Windsor Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
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. ...
Thu 13 Jul
14:00 - 17:00
Bracknell Central Library
Town Square, Bracknell RG12 1BH

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. ...
Fri 21 Jul
14:15 - 17:00
Bracknell Branch
The New Priestwood Community Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG42 1TU

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. ...
Tue 25 Jul
14:00 - 16:30
Wokingham Library
Carnival Hub, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2AF
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