Reading the Past: Early Modern Handwriting and Palaeography c1550 to c1750 – February 2027.

On 13 and 14 February 2027 starting at 9:45AM Saturday until 5:00PM Sunday at Rewley House 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA this in-person seminar-style weekend event will allow you to undertake research using original historical documents and begin reading scripts used in England post 1550?

We will look in detail at the main scripts in use across this period (Secretary, Italic and Mixed Hands), through practical examples from common record types. We will cover original sources such as property records, wills, accounts and correspondence.

The principal focus will be on documents written in English, although some in Latin may be included (no prior knowledge of Latin is required).

The weekend will provide the opportunity to cover both theoretical and practical aspects of palaeography and reading handwriting. We will look at reading strategies and tips throughout, as well as key reference and study resources for further study.

More information and booking here.