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The National Archives now open, offering greater access to our collections

Following regular reviews since our initial re-opening in July, we are now able to...

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Stinking fish, beer and brewing controversies around 1800

James Sumner (Manchester University) discusses the challenges that brewers faced in promoting new innovations...

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Depicting Japan in British propaganda of the Second World War

In the first few years of the Second World War, Britons’ knowledge of and...

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A celebration of cats: The creative brilliance of artist Louis Wain

Louis Wain was an artist who achieved great fame and success in the late...

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Time Travel Tots Storytelling

New! Time Travel Tots storytelling. Join Dani for a special adventure inspired by real...

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The defence and loss of Crete, 1940-1941 (Part 2)

The Germans planned to lead the invasion of Crete with their airborne troops, with...

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