The Tremulous Hand is thought today to have suffered from the nerve condition known as “essential tremor”, which results in uncontrollable shaking. He worked on at least 20 Old English manuscripts stored in Worcester. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A 13th-century manuscript written by the Tremulous Hand. “The Tremulous Hand was from one of the last generations who would have understood Old English. “Ultimately, we hope the website will enrich the study and enjoyment of medieval literature for a new generation.”

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2018 14:48 UTC