Designed for beginners and those with some experience, these four Tutorials build up a useful understanding of palaeography. Each Tutorial is stand-alone, but the four will also work together to build an understanding of the most common documents used in local and family history and how to read them. They are also useful for Higher Certificate and Diploma students and as revision for the examinations.
Dr Caroline Adams has a professional archives qualification and is a member of the Archives and Records Association. Until 2014 she was Senior Archivist at West Sussex Record Office, and is now a freelance archivist, palaeographer and historian.
Palaeography level 1 – Introduction to reading old handwriting
23rd February 10am
[1st module of 4; or standalone]
This Tutorial introduces the beginner to letter forms and abbreviations, which will be used throughout all four Tutorials. It is essential for those with little knowledge of palaeography.
Palaeography level 2. – Reading old handwriting the next steps
Wednesday 23rd March 10am
[2nd module of 4; or standalone]
For those who have done level 1 and wish to move on, or with some previous knowledge who need to brush up their skills. We also tackle ways in which to use the context of the document to aid our understanding.
Palaeography level 3 - Intermediate palaeography
Wednesday 27th April 10am
[3rd session of 4; or standalone]
This Tutorial offers extra practice and added skills. We will also look at ways to understand Latin documents when you don’t have any Latin!
Palaeography 4 - Palaeography: taking it further
Wednesday 25th May 10am
[4 of 4; or standalone]
This session is for quite advanced palaeographers with some fascinating documents that reveal further information about life at the time of writing.
The cost of each talk is £10.
Bookings can be made through our online shop.
To book https://shop.ihgs.ac.uk/courses/online-tutorials-and-workshops
Our online tutorials provide guidance on a broad range of topics. They are open to everyone and a full list of upcoming talks are available on our website.
If you have any questions, please do contact the Registrar at registrar@ihgs.ac.uk
