# Event Details - **Event Name**: Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An introduction to the High Court of Admiralty records at The National ArchivesAbout this EventThe Postgraduate Archival Skills Training (PAST) programme offers students a unique opportunity to obtain the skills and knowledge needed to undertake academic research using original records at The National Archives.*Please note that this is a one-day workshop on site at The National Archives*The English High Court of Admiralty (HCA) handled legal cases arising from work, trade, crime and warfare at sea. Its diverse but little-used records provide insights into coastal and overseas exchange, piracy, the slave trade and European colonialism between c.1535 and c.1860. It is one of the most significant collections in the world for these subject areas, but researchers have only just begun to explore it in detail.This High Court of Admiralty Records Workshop will provide you with the essential skills to identify and access original source material amongst this difficult to navigate collection. During each session you will receive tuition and guidance on a range of archival research skills from our records specialists who work with HCA records, and you will also undertake practical exercises involving hands-on document work.The day will begin with an overview of the Court’s expanding role from the passage of the 1535 Offences at Sea Act, through to the end of the Crimean War in 1856. Three sessions that follow will then cover how to locate court papers, letters and artefacts in the three main jurisdictions of HCA: Prize (adjudication of wartime captures), Oyer and Terminar (criminal) and Instance (civil disputes). A final session will cover miscellanea and the earliest HCA materials, dating from when the jurisdictions were less clearly separate.By the end of the workshop you will have increased confidence in your ability to find and access previously challenging documents relating to overseas exchange, piracy and life at sea, and to read and understand their contents. This event is aimed at current taught postgraduate and PhD students, although other researchers are welcome to attend. There are no pre-requisites for attendance.For more information about the PAST programme please see The National Archives' website or email past@nationalarchives.gov.uk. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/practical-archival-skills-training-high-court-of-admiralty/100001691771607419 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The National Archives - **lat**: 51.481465 - **long**: -0.28007100000002083 - **full address**: The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Richmond, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1fa921da895ae82bfb3d46706caf0ab3431e27ac1c439230b957e49913edf860-rimg-w700-h325-dc937a5b-gmir.jpg?v=1774258429 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty being held? - **A:** Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Richmond, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty? - **A:** Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty is organized by The National Archives: for academic and research communities. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Practical Archival Skills Training: High Court of Admiralty is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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