Introduction to Palaeography

Name: Introduction to Palaeography
Start: 2026-05-27T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-27T15:00:00+01:00
Location: 131, Fore Street, IP4 1LR Ipswich, United Kingdom

Schedule

Wed May 27 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

131, Fore Street, IP4 1LR Ipswich, United Kingdom | Ipswich, EN

A gentle introduction to the fascinating skill of reading old handwriting, focussing on archival documents written in English from 1600-1900.
Learn tips and tricks that'll make navigating old material easier using parish registers, churchwardens’ accounts, wills and inventories. There'll be a variety of handouts to take home, to allow you to build on what you've learnt.
Suitable for ages 12+.