Research Tools

Click on the Research Tools tab to view:
  • Collection Guides explaining the scope of individual archival collections
  • Thematic Guides discussing key areas of study covered by the documents
  • Document Type Guides offering ideas on how different types of material can be used for research
  • Essays written by leading academics, providing background context to the documents
  • Content relating to Material Culture, including a video interview with Tara Hamling of the University of Birmingham
  • Palaeography and HTR help pages, guiding users through the challenges of working with handwritten material.

Research Tools tab showing thumbnails for guides, essays and other features

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