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Ronnie · Bag of chips Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 104 Location: G12

Why not sharpen your research skills and find the story behind *that* building or scheme, bridge or tunnel, bus or train company, street name or shipyard. Come and be guided through the mass of sources and resources available ...

Researching local history
More and more people are becoming interested in the history of the immediate area in which they live. This course provides the sources, resources and know-how that enables anyone to research the history of their house, street, district or town. The course introduces a wide variety of sources, including official records, maps, photographs, oral history, censuses, directories and newspapers. Students are welcome to bring a personal project to work on.
Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD
G110 £41.00 (£20.50)
10.00-12.00 Saturdays from 09 February
(6 meetings)

Or the all-internet course:

Internet history research
DAY EVENT - This course demonstrates how to use the internet for researching local, national and family history. It will equip students with the abilities and the resources to identify reliable sources of information, to find and use on-line catalogues and databases and to collate and store their research findings. It is ideal for those with a specific project as well as people who want to get more out of the internet.
Ronnie Scott BA MPhil PhD
Y109 £29.00
10.00-16.00 Saturday 10 May
(1 meeting)

Both courses will be held in the St Andrews Building at Glasgow University, in Eldon Street (44 bus or Kelvinbridge Subway). To find out more, or to enrol, call 0141 330 1853 or 0141 330 1860 between 10.00am and 4.30pm.
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