We hold a range of events, from free public talks on records of interest, to training courses for archivists and academics.
If you are unable to visit The National Archives, all our talks are available as podcasts.
First-time visitors
We hold 'New to Kew' sessions every day at 11:30 to introduce first-time visitors to the services available at The National Archives. There is no need to book and the sessions are free of charge.
Events for students
The education service runs workshops and events for school pupils and students, from key stage 1 through to undergraduates.
Calendar of events
November
- 19 November 2009British town plans in The National Archives, 1540 to 1900 Free event
- 19 November 2009The National Archives User Forum Free event
- 21 November 2009Starting out: census returns Free event
- 24 November 2009Kindertransport: Britain's rescue plan Free event
- 26 November 2009Treaties in The National Archives: a treasure house of diplomacy Free event
- 28 November 2009Starting out: births, marriages and deaths Free event
December
- 01 December 2009Tracing your ancestors: a practical case study Free event
- 03 December 2009Imposters and baronets: the Tichborne case and the use of photographic evidence, 1871 to 1874 Free event
- 08 December 2009Tracing nonconformist ancestors Free event
- 10 December 2009How cruel was the Victorian workhouse? Free event
- 17 December 2009The National Archives User Forum Free event
