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Major improvement works to our building
We have started work to replace the repository windows on the second, third and fourth floors of the 1970s part of The National Archives' building....
Saul Nassé appointed as new Chief Executive and Keeper of The National Archives
Saul Nassé has been appointed by the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport as Chief Executive and Keeper of The National Archives and will take up...
Educational package to help pupils across the UK understand the journey to the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement
The Northern Ireland Office, has today launched the second phase of a package of educational materials to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast...
Were Allied prisoners of war involved in the Great Escape betrayed?
An extraordinary claim that Allied prisoners of war involved in the Great Escape were betrayed by two of their own side has come to light in files...
The National Archives and Arts Council England sign new agreement
The National Archives and Arts Council England have signed a new collaboration agreement for 2024 to 2027. This agreement outlines how we will build...
Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities is taking a break in 2024
The Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities (DCDC) conference offers a unique collaboration opportunity for colleagues from across the Gallery,...
Spirit of Invention exhibition opens in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The National Archives is delighted to announce the launch of our free family exhibition Spirit of Invention in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It opens to the...
Pristine sweater in parcel posted in 1807
A 200-year-old sweater in a traditional Faroese knit has been found in a stash of 19th-century letters at The National Archives in our Prize Papers...
300,000 farm records going online, thanks to grant from Lund Trust
The National Archives is delighted to announce that we will digitise the National Farm Survey (MAF 32 and MAF 73) in full, thanks to a generous grant...
Great Escapes exhibition launched
We opened our new exhibition Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives with a launch event and positive coverage in the media.
At the...
Allocating collections accepted in lieu of tax
Image: account book belonging to William Calley the elder, draper of London, recording his trade in cloth with individual clients, 1600-1606. Image...
Join The National Archives Board
Are you interested in helping to lead and shape the work of The National Archives? We are looking to appoint two non-executive members to our Board.
The...
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