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Most records used in English research are in English. They may, however, be difficult to read because of the use of Latin words or different handwriting styles or because of changes in the spelling or meaning of words. | Most records used in English research are in English. They may, however, be difficult to read because of the use of Latin words or different handwriting styles or because of changes in the spelling or meaning of words. | ||
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== Official Language == | == Official Language == | ||
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Medieval Latin became the official language used in documents in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066. Some informal documents were written in English from as early as the 15th century, and some older documents may also be in Norman French. | Medieval Latin became the official language used in documents in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066. Some informal documents were written in English from as early as the 15th century, and some older documents may also be in Norman French. | ||
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With the Restoration in 1660, Latin once again became the official language to be used in documents, however, many documents were written in English. | With the Restoration in 1660, Latin once again became the official language to be used in documents, however, many documents were written in English. | ||
By an Act of Parliament (4 George II, c.26) English replaced Latin to record all official information from Lady Day, 25 March 1733. Although this Act was later repealed this did not revive Latin.< | By an Act of Parliament (4 George II, c.26) English replaced Latin to record all official information from Lady Day, 25 March 1733. Although this Act was later repealed this did not revive Latin.<ref>J.H. Baker, "The Three Languages of the Common Law", (1998) 43 McGill L.J. 5</ref> | ||
== Palaeography == | == Palaeography == | ||
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*Petti, Anthony G. ''English Literary Hands from Chaucer to Dryden.'' Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1977. (FS Library 942 G3p. BYU Harold B Lee Library book '''Z 115 .E5 P47'''.) This book gives a background and explanation of handwriting with samples from records. | *Petti, Anthony G. ''English Literary Hands from Chaucer to Dryden.'' Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1977. (FS Library 942 G3p. BYU Harold B Lee Library book '''Z 115 .E5 P47'''.) This book gives a background and explanation of handwriting with samples from records. | ||
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== Language Aids == | == Language Aids == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:England Language and Handwriting]] [[Category:Language and Handwriting]] | [[Category:England Language and Handwriting]] [[Category:Language and Handwriting]] | ||
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