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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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Wendy Holden: The GovernessOpens a new window

Wendy Holden discusses her fascinating novel about Marion Crawford and an ultimate behind...

Wednesday 16 September 2020, 18:30
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Letters of Lockdown

With so many of us still in isolation, there has never been a greater...

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‘Only a bold course can save civilisation’: The atomic bomb, Britain and the future of war

On 28 August 1945, the newly elected British Prime Minister, Clement Attlee, authored a...

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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 National Archives welcomes Swedish School onsite at Kew

We are delighted to announce the commencement of a new strategic collaboration with the Swedish...

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