You may be interested in the following announcement from the National Archives which includes information about online ‘Introduction to Archival Research’ sessions.
The National Archives holds one of the largest collections in the world, containing over 11 million historical government and public records. From Domesday Book to the Leveson Enquiry, our 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?
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.
Our upcoming events
Our next ‘Introduction to Archival Research’ sessions will be held entirely online on the following dates:
Monday 1 February 2021: Find out more and book your place
Monday 8 February 2021: Find out more and book your place
Monday 15 February 2021: Find out more and book your place
Monday 22 February 2021: Find out more and book your place
These sessions are are aimed at third year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Registration this year will be at a reduced rate of £5. While this workshop will be entirely presented online, we hope that students will be able to join us back at Kew for our Skills and Methodology workshops, which will be held in June 2021.
If you have any questions, please email past@nationalarchives.gov.uk.
