Paleography and Codicology

The links in this section offer assistance in mastering the archival challenges of historical study.

Early Modern Paleography

An online seminar with texts and a bibliography.

English Handwriting, 1500-1700

On-line paleography course.

Latin Tutorial, Online

An online guide to reading the Latin used in documents between 1086 and 1733. It includes word lists, advice on dating documents, and other similar resources.

Manuscript Studies:  Medieval and Early Modern

A forum for graduate-level teaching in paleography, codicology, or medieval and early modern book history.

Medieval Manuscript Manual

An introduction to the study of manuscripts.

 
Medieval Paleography

An online seminar with bibliographies and texts.

Texts, Manuscripts, and Paleography

Links to other sites on the web

 
Thomas L. Gravell Watermark Archive

Images of early watermarks for dating manuscripts.

For website enquires, contact Judith Bennett.