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DCDC19: Call for Papers
We are now inviting proposals for our seventh annual Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities (DCDC) conference, organised jointly with Research...
Contract awarded to publish the 1921 Census online
We can today announce the contract to publish the 1921 Census online has been awarded to British & Irish family history website Findmypast, in association...
Project to explore political role of Archbishops of York from 1304–1405
Today we launch ‘The Northern Way’, an innovative research project investigating the political role of the Archbishops of York from 1304–1405.
With...
Book your place at our pre-modern Ireland symposium, 21–23 March
On 21–23 March this year, The National Archives will host Dominus Hibernie/Rex Hiberniae: pre-modern Ireland, 1200–1801. Over three days at this major,...
Book now for Gerald Aylmer Seminar 2019: Digital and the Archive
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for this year’s Gerald Aylmer Seminar, which will be hosted at The National Archives.
Jointly...
Allocation of papers accepted in lieu of tax
Part of the archive of the Northamptonshire estates of the Dukes of Grafton has been accepted in lieu of tax by the government.
Notable material includes...
Prime Minister’s Papers from 1994 released
Today we have released files from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Office, predominantly covering the year of 1994.
The newly released Cabinet...
Changes to our fees
From 1 February 2019, there will be changes to some of the fees we charge.
As a government department providing a public service, we are able to charge...
The National Archives announces Cold War season launching April 2019
The National Archives today announces its 2019 Cold War season, comprising a new exhibition 'Protect and Survive: Britain’s Cold War Revealed' and a...
Newly accredited archive services announced
The UK Archive Service Accreditation Partnership today announces that three archive services have been awarded accredited status at a recent Archive Service...
A Year in Archives 2018 launched
Today, The National Archives launches A Year in Archives 2018.
The publication celebrates innovative and exciting work from across the archive sector...
Major Ireland Symposium in March 2019
Today, we announce a major, international symposium ‘Dominus Hibernie / Rex Hiberniae: pre-modern Ireland, 1200-1801’ which will take place from...
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