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Prime Minister’s Papers from 1992 released
Today we have released files from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office predominantly covering the year of 1992, and also a selection of files...
The National Archives and Jisc sign a new agreement
The National Archives and Jisc will work together to support collection discoverability, digital skills, and joint research.
Postgraduate training programme for 2017-18 launched
We are pleased to announce the launch of our postgraduate archival skills training programme (PAST) for the 2017-2018 academic year.
See Jane Austen’s original will
To mark the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, we are showcasing her original will in the Keeper’s Gallery, our on-site museum.
New dining offer at The National Archives
We are working in partnership with BaxterStorey to provide an exciting new dining offer from Saturday 1 July 2017.
There will be an extensive new...
Discover ‘secrets and lies’ at our free lecture series
This August leading historians will address the topic of ‘Secrets and lies’, exploring ideas of truth and 'alternative facts' throughout history.
The National Archives gets top marks for educational visits
The National Archives has been awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge for the fourth consecutive time.
Changes to visitor car park opening times
From Monday 27 March, our visitor car park will open at 08:30 each morning, Monday to Saturday.
We are making this change so we can maximise parking...
Bridging the Digital Gap project secures funding
The National Archives has received support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to enable it to make a first step towards expanding digital expertise across...
Changes in the first floor reading rooms
Please be aware that building works are currently taking place on site: we are constructing a versatile new events space on the first floor. These works...
Queer City project exploring LGBTQ+ heritage now open
Queer City: London Club Culture 1918-1967 opens today in London with a month of tours, entertainment, talks and performances inspired by documents held by The National Archives.
Works in visitors’ car park
Due to essential electrical works, there will be reduced capacity in our car park from Monday 6 March for two weeks.
Read more about historic document releases from 2010-2016.
Read more about document releases since 2016.