The study of manuscripts is widely regarded as one of the most active areas of current research in medieval studies, and the number of people seeking to develop their knowledge of original sources is increasing all the time. There is a steady increase in postgraduate students in Medieval and early Modern Studies in the UK and around the world, whose ever more specialised research topics require access to original material and advanced research skills. At the same time, there is a growing demand by librarians, archivists and curators to acquire a working knowledge of palaeography in order to respond more effectively to researchers’ needs or to support their own professional requirements. But by far the greatest interest comes from the research boom in family and local history, which makes for an overwhelming number of potential students of manuscripts all over the world. for more click here
