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Royalty on Record - Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee

Find out how we're planning to mark Her Majesty The Queen's historic reign.

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The 1920s: Beyond the Roar

Discover the grit behind the glamour, in our exhibition about the 1920s.

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Jix’s ‘war on night club evils’

Reveal how a Home Secretary in the 1920s wanted to stop people having fun.

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Crowning King and Restoration: Charles II’s coronation, 1661Opens a new window

Learn about the lavish ceremony which sealed Charles II's restoration.

Friday 27 May 2022, 14:00
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The Poisonous Solicitor: The True Story of a 1920s Murder MysteryOpens a new window

Uncover the real-life murder mystery that inspired the likes of Agatha Christie.

Wednesday 8 June 2022, 19:30
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The National Archives welcomes Vice-Chancellor as new Chair of Board

The National Archives has welcomed Professor Andrew Wathey CBE as the new Chair of...

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