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Reading rooms booking service is live

Our reading rooms are now open to pre-booked visitors. You must book a visit...

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New member joins The National Archives’ board

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rommel Pereira as a new non-executive...

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Tonic to the Nation: The Festival of Britain 70 years onOpens a new window

Join us for this special event celebrating the 70th anniversary of The Festival of...

Friday 7 May 2021, 14:00
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Episode 2: Trials - Murder on the high seas

Hear about the sensational Victorian case of two sailors who resorted to cannibalism after...

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Death, the Doctor and the Detective Writer

Uncover this unusual murder case from the 1930s, involving a doctor, famous detective writer...

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Live storytelling for under 3s: Pirates in the aaarchive!Opens a new window

Storyteller Dani sails Time Travel Tots to the high seas to meet a famous...

Monday 10 May 2021, 10:30

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