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Founded in 1975, Berkshire Family History Society works to meet the needs of those researching their ancestry across the UK and overseas – as well as those looking for former relatives in historic Royal Berkshire

05/11/2026

📅 Wed 11 Nov 2026 14:00-16:00 | 📍 West Berkshire Museum, Newbury

This talk will explore the history of almshouses, how they were founded and funded, with local examples.

This talk will explore the history of almshouses, how they were founded and funded, with local examples.

04/11/2026

📅 Tue 24 Nov 2026 14:00-16:30 | 📍 Wokingham Library

Bring your questions, problems and ‘brickwalls’ … and get some new ideas and advice from members of the Berkshire Family History Society.

04/11/2026

📅 Thu 5 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00 | 📍 Webinar

Are you a relatively new member of the Society? Want to get the most out of your membership? This informal workshop will introduce you to the range of benefits that you have available to you. Questions welcomed. Open only to members of Berkshire Family History Society.

Are you a relatively new member of the Society? Want to get the most out of your membership? This informal workshop will introduce you to the range of...

04/11/2026

📅 Tue 24 Nov 2026 19:30-21:30 | 📍 Windsor Team Webinar

An online branch meeting and talk exploring the history and meanings behind traditional pub names, ideal for local and family history enthusiasts.

An online branch meeting and talk exploring the history and meanings behind traditional pub names, ideal for local and family history enthusiasts.

31/10/2026

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30/10/2026

📅 Thu 19 Nov 2026 14:30-15:45 | 📍 Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square

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.

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...

29/10/2026

📅 Wed 18 Nov 2026 19:30-21:30 | 📍 Computer Team Webinar

An online workshop for family history researchers looking to locate elusive ancestors using maps, land records, and local history sources.

An online workshop for family history researchers looking to locate elusive ancestors using maps, land records, and local history sources.

27/10/2026

📅 Mon 16 Nov 2026 14:00-16:00 | 📍 Webinar

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?

27/10/2026

📅 Mon 2 Nov 2026 13:00-14:00 | 📍 Family Research Centre, Reading

Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.

Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.

Address

Family Research Centre, Ground Floor, L14 London Road Campus, London Road
Reading
RG15AG

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441189509553

Website

https://berksfhs.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/berkshiregenealogy

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