Practical Palaeography for Family Historians (short course)
Hertford Regional College offers short courses in palaeography. Learn to read old 18th and 19th century documents such as pre-1858 wills. This is one of the most widely used sources of information for family historians.
The course consists of a Saturday morning lecture and a practical element where everyone is given a copy of a will to decipher.
For more information see:
Hertford Regional College website: Practical Palaeography for Family Historians
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