Introduction to document research (North East)
What can archives reveal about the past and how History is constructed?
In this workshop, students will have the opportunity to investigate a selection of original historical documents around a theme. This session develops skills in document analysis and strengthens understanding about how history is constructed.
The two-hour workshop is led by an experienced history educator at Tyne and Wear Archives (inside the Discovery Museum, Newcastle-upon-Tyne). Students will have an introduction to archives and the provenance of the document collection relating to the theme students are studying. They will then have the opportunity to handle a wealth of original documents, particularly valuable for coursework or extended project qualification.
Sessions are currently available on the following themes:
- Health and the Poor Law
- Suffragettes
If there are other themes you would like to explore, you can contact us via email. We cannot guarantee we can fulfil your request.
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All activities must be booked in advance.
This session is delivered as a:
at the Discovery Museum
2 hours