Old Handwriting for Family Historians (#210)
Old handwriting, or palaeography, often presents difficulties for family historians. This course takes a practical approach to Secretary Hand which was a commonly used form during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Family historians will come across Secretary Hand in many types of documents such as parish registers and wills and inventories. The course aims to equip students with their own set of steps to successful transcription, as well as provide insights into the development of Secretary Hand.
Instructor: Ruth Davies
Each lesson includes exercises and activities; a minimum of 1 one-hour chat session per week. NOTE: Students are asked to purchase A Secretary Hand ABC Book by Alf Ison, which is available from the online bookshops of The National Archives and the Society of Genealogists. See How the Courses Work.
STUDENTS SAID: "I liked the practical exercises" "our teacher was excellent"
Relevant Countries: General