Time to harness history skills at archive workshops

New archives workshops will be taking place at West Glamorgan Archives Service throughout the summer
By: City and County of Swansea
 
May 25, 2011 - PRLog -- History buffs in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot will soon be able to harness their history hunting skills with a number of expert workshops this summer.

The series of five workshops, organised by the West Glamorgan Archive Service, are aimed at people who wish to learn the skills required for research and will offer a practical guide to some of the techniques needed to delve into the past and uncover the area's local history.

The workshops will be held at Swansea Civic Centre on Monday afternoons starting 13 June until 11 July, from 2pm until 4 pm.

County Archivist Kim Collis said, "Researching areas such as your family tree or local area can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Thousands of people make the most of our expert Archive Service every year and these courses will be enormously helpful to both beginners and people who have already started their studies.”

”With a range of workshops including how to organise research, interpret old maps and photographs, read old writing and how to look after your own archives, this series is an ideal way for people to learn new skills and get the most out of their time researching at the archives.”

“The first hour of each session will focus on theory, packed with handy tips and hints with the second hour focusing on practical skills, where participants will be able to put what they have learnt into practice.”

Each workshop costs £5 and places need to be booked and paid for in advance.

To book a place on any of the workshops phone 01792 636589.  For more information visit www.swansea.gov.uk/archiveskills

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