Family History and Newspaper Archives
Study family and local history with our genealogy and historical newspaper resources

- Ancestry Library Edition - the leading online resource for family history research (normally available only from computers and mobile devices within a West Berkshire library).
- PLEASE NOTE: while our libraries have limited opening times during the coronavirus pandemic, West Berkshire Libraries members can access this resource remotely via our library catalogue. You will need to use your library card number and PIN. If you are unsure about how to do this or if you would like any assistance in using Ancestry, please email us: library@westberks.gov.uk.
- British Newspaper Archive - millions of pages of historical newspapers from the British Library collection. (You will need to create an account on the site itself and you will then have unlimited credits from computers and mobile devices within any West Berkshire library.)