Be honest—what old handwriting gives you the most trouble?
✒️ Census records
✒️ Deeds
✒️ Church registers
✒️ Letters & diaries
👉 Comment with your toughest one (you’re not alone!).
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What are you doing Monday at 7pm? Why not join us in our monthly online palaeography class?
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Image of a Will from 1652
Can anyone help? I've highlighted where I am struggling 1st "three ?", 2nd I think "after" 3rd & 4th No idea. In pink I think it is "Racks" I'm thinking as tooles is already mentioned this is to do with the clothier trade for making serge which the family did.
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📜 Struggling to read your ancestors’ old handwriting? You’re not alone! From faded ink to elaborate scripts and puzzling abbreviations, deciphering historical documents can be tricky - but also incredibly rewarding
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Photo of Dr Caroline Adams along with a list of topics covered on each date. First Monday of each month.
Dr. Caroline Adams is back with another series of her fabulous online #Palaeography classes in the New Year. Class can be booked individually without commitment to attend all. Email manuscriptmondays@gmail.com to book.
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