Deciphering Old Handwriting- Advanced Course

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The next steps in learning how to read Tudor and Stuart writing with archivist Tom Townsend

Our improvers course is aimed at those who have some experience with reading old handwriting and want to take their skills to the next level. Led by an experienced professional, you&#x27;ll learn further techniques and strategies for deciphering cursive, hard-to-read texts, examining the form and context of common documents from the 15th to 17th centuries. We will learn further abbreviation conventions and signs used, including those in mixed English and Latin texts, and be given transcription guidelines. You will also have the opportunity to transcribe small sections of text.All participants will receive a resource booklet recapping what they have learnt.8 WEEK COURSE for only £75from 13 October - 8 December 2023 11am-12.30pmIf you are no longer able to attend, please let us know so that we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.Find our Summer 2023 programme of events here

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Deciphering Old Handwriting- Advanced Course

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