Family history and newspaper archives

Ancestry Library Edition The leading online resource for family history research. Ancestry is only available from computers and mobile devices within any West Berkshire library, free of charge. Search Ancestry in the library

Find my Past Search records including the 1921 Census for England and Wales. Find My Past is only available from computers and mobile devices within any West Berkshire library, free of charge. Search Find My Past in the library

British Newspaper Archive Millions of pages of historical newspapers from the British Library collection. The British Newspaper Archive is only available from computers and mobile devices within any West Berkshire library, free of charge. Search The British Newspaper Archive in the library

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We know that it is often difficult to know where to start with family history research. Take a look at this online presentation put together by members of the Berkshire Family History Society (BFHS), which highlights some of the most useful resources.

If you need any assistance with your research, the BFHS may be able to help. Individual advice sessions are often held in our libraries, free of charge. Please check with your local library to find out what is available or visit the BFHS website.