From Domesday Book to the Leveson Enquiry, our historical records offer students a myriad of untapped research opportunities across a wide range of time periods and disciplines. With so many options, however, getting started in the archives can be a daunting prospect. Many students have questions which they are too afraid to ask. How will I know where to go? What do I need to bring with me? How do I find records for my research? How do I order documents? Do I need to use gloves? How can I be sure I’m not wasting my time?
To demystify the research process The National Archives has developed a programme of Archival Skills Training, providing students with the key skills and knowledge needed to undertake academic research using the archives.
This introduction day will explain how to get started with archival research, the importance of knowing the history and structure of a collection to navigate the records, and how to make the most of your time on site.
We will be running this one-day on-site training session on October 1 (BOOK HERE) and December 3 (BOOK HERE), with more sessions in the new year.
Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you to The National Archives!
All the best,
Kath
Dr Kathryn Maude Team Leader, Medieval Specialists
T: 02083925369 | W: nationalarchives.gov.uk
Twitter: @krmaude @UkNatArchives |Pronouns: she/her
The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DU
header image: A page of Domesday Book for Oxford, cf. the National Archives guide to the Domesday Book