The National Archives is a government department and an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. We incorporate the Office of Public Sector Information and Her Majesty's Stationery Office. We also perform the Historical Manuscripts Commission's functions in relation to private records.
As the government's national archive for England, Wales and the United Kingdom, we hold over 1,000 years of the nation's records for everyone to discover and use.
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Who we are
Find out about what The National Archives does, the records we hold and our history.
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Executive team
Meet our chief executive and directors, and read summaries of their meetings.
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Management Board
Find out about the work of our management board, and read summaries of their meetings.
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Boards and advisory groups
Various boards and groups advise or make decisions on aspects of our work - find out more.
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Plans, policies, performance and projects
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Find out about our priorities, plans and strategies, and read our annual report.
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Transparency
We are making information available on contracts, finance, our public services, our staff and energy use.
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Research and scholarship
Find out about our work as originators and supporters of research.
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Collection care
Discover how environmental management, conservation treatment and research help extend the life of our records.
Find information on the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
Find information on the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information