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Treating a document

Treating a document

Preservation

The National Archives aims to ensure that public records are preserved for present and future access. We work to raise awareness amongst readers and staff of the joint responsibility for material in our care.

The National Archives' preservation service aims to preserve the records through:

  • Digital Preservation

    Hard drive storage of data

    The National Archives is playing an active role in storing and preserving digital material.

  • Collection Care

    Preservation of traditional materials damaged photo

    Including preservation responsibilities, conservation techniques and conservation research projects.