Journey into the history of the Royal County of Berkshire

The Royal Berkshire Archives holds many unique collections that allow you to explore the County's history, including its major towns such as Reading, Newbury and Windsor.

You can discover how to find out about the history of your area, community, house or street. There are also pages on aspects of Berkshire life. Use the links to discover more about Berkshire and its past.

All these local archives can be accessed free onsite, or we can undertake research for you for a fee.

There are also many local societies in Berkshire who are interested in the history of their area and that of Berkshire. You may like to look at their websites and contact them for any other useful information they may have for your area:

Berkshire Family History Society for information of tracing ancestors, but also aspects of local history.

Berkshire Local History Association for information and links to local history societies.

Berkshire Record Society for lots scholarly editions of important documents on the history of Berkshire.