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“The Common Books of Aberdeen, 1398-1511” by Dr Claire Hawes

Dr Hawes present recent research on these unique Scottish historical documents from Aberdeen.

“The Common Books of Aberdeen, 1398-1511” a lecture delivered by Dr Claire Hawes FSA Scot Research Assistant, University of Aberdeen.

The lecture provides insight into the wealth of information held in these fantastic historic documents.  It was a joint lecture with the Scottish History Society.

This lecture was recorded by Mallard Productions for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland at the National Museums Scotland at 6pm on 14 January 2019. With thanks to Society Fellow Sir Angus Grossart QC OBE DL LLD DLitt FRSE FSA Scot for generously supporting the filming of the Society’s 2017-18 lecture programme.