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- Reading old documents
- Caring for your own records
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- Citing documents in The National Archives
Reading old documents
Our range of online tutorials on Latin and palaeography will help you to read documents from the medieval period and beyond, through practical activities and useful examples. We also provide a currency converter so you can compare old money with new.
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Beginners' Latin
Discover how to read Latin with our interactive beginners' guide. -
Advanced Latin
Use our step-by-step tutorial to take your medieval Latin to an advanced level with activities using documents held at The National Archives.
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Palaeography
Learn how to read and transcribe old handwriting using documents dated from 1500 to 1800. -
Latin Palaeography
Learn how to read the handwriting found in documents written in Latin between 1086 and 1500 with our set of interactive lessons.
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Currency Converter
Use our online currency converter to find out how old prices compare with new. -
Roman numerals
Learn how to read Roman numerals with our quick quide.

