Just made more coffee here thanks ... I used to transcribe old land conveyances etc - fascinating
Specs shouldn't be too expensive (fingers crossed) I only need them for reading and I like quite simple frames ......... hope that's not a case of 'famous last words'
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Hosta - there is a small group of us who volunteer at our local records office & transcribe the wills for use by researchers. As you say, the levels of literacy were poor (although the wills were often written by professional scribes or local priests) and the spelling, grammar & handwriting present challenges for anybody trying to read them without training.
The real challenge, however, lies in the fact that many of the wills spent decades lying in wooden parish chests and were damaged by damp, mould, insects and rodents. Some are not much more than large fragments. The challenge there is trying to chase down any registered copies and trying to make up a full transcription.
The wills are all pre reformation and are a fascinating insight into the beliefs, concerns and the possessions of our ancestors. They also contain much valuable information about village history when named fields and parcels of land are being bequeathed.
I just find it really interesting .....
Glad Verdun got his smilies back
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Now something weird has happened - Verdun's got his Smileys back and I've got problems posting - I've had to change to Basic Edit to be able to post ...
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begs the question: Why are you transcribing 16C wills?
I'd bet they're fascinating, given the relative levels of literacy then.
Morning Topbird
Just made more coffee here thanks ... I used to transcribe old land conveyances etc - fascinating
Specs shouldn't be too expensive (fingers crossed) I only need them for reading and I like quite simple frames ......... hope that's not a case of 'famous last words'
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hosta - there is a small group of us who volunteer at our local records office & transcribe the wills for use by researchers. As you say, the levels of literacy were poor (although the wills were often written by professional scribes or local priests) and the spelling, grammar & handwriting present challenges for anybody trying to read them without training.
The real challenge, however, lies in the fact that many of the wills spent decades lying in wooden parish chests and were damaged by damp, mould, insects and rodents. Some are not much more than large fragments. The challenge there is trying to chase down any registered copies and trying to make up a full transcription.
The wills are all pre reformation and are a fascinating insight into the beliefs, concerns and the possessions of our ancestors. They also contain much valuable information about village history when named fields and parcels of land are being bequeathed.
I just find it really interesting .....
Glad Verdun got his smilies back
Hope everyone's smilies are back - if so we need to let Daniel know that it's another of those 'weekend things'
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Good morning all
Haven't been around to post between work and sleep let alone read what's been happening, hope everyone is well and all pets are content
Good luck if needed, otherwise very well done,
Relaxing this morning before a week of other work but don't worry its fun
Even the driving lessons are less stress now I've gotton to grips with it
The hardest part of my week will be getting my planting choices right
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Now I've changed back to Advanced Edit and it's ok again - thank goodness for that
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Also no photos so can't show you my rose syrup!
Have a good day everyone,
A A Milne
Yes! OH just told me to try something and it's worked!
back on form.
A A Milne