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Suffragettes vs. the State now open

Visit our new exhibition for 2018 and discover the militant side of the women's 20th century suffrage movement through the records in our collection.

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1618 and 'The Great Confessional War'

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the outbreak of one of the most...

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Late night opening - Thursdays in May and June 2018

We are pleased to announce that, during May and June 2018, we will be...

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Summer reading

Do you need some recommendations for your summer reading list? Look no further.

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The Time Travel Club - Significant women (7-11)

FAMILY EVENT Discover exciting stories about significant women and how they have helped to shape...

Tuesday 29 May 2018, 10:30
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Suffrage 100 - The fight for the female vote

2018 marks 100 years since some women were given the vote in parliamentary elections...

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Updated: Changes to car parking at our site

Later this year, The National Archives will be implementing new charges in our visitor...

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