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The National Archives, the Archives and Records Association and the British Records Association today launch the ‘Records at Risk Fund’.

The National Archives today can announce it has partnered with the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property...

To mark the publication of the 1921 Census of England and Wales in January, we can today announce 20sPeople: an exciting programme of events and activities...

Today we can announce that the 1921 Census for England and Wales will be published online by Findmypast on 6 January 2022. Taken between two world wars,...

The Legislation Services and Web Archiving Teams have been awarded the Government Information Group (GIG) Annual Award, which celebrates the work of...

A trio of new appointments are set to strengthen The National Archives’ top team as the organisation continues to deliver against its Archives for Everyone...

The National Archives’ Education Service today launches its first national art competition for school students in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. Participants...

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has awarded £14.5 million as part of its Towards a National Collection programme to five major projects involved in the research and development of emerging technologies.

We’re delighted to unveil the new season of our hugely popular events programme, with tickets now on general sale.

We are carrying out some essential maintenance work to ensure that our website runs smoothly.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to accept new record copying orders between Friday 10 and Monday 13 September. The service will resume as...

We will re-introduce charges for our visitor car park from Tuesday 7 September 2021. We originally introduced parking charges in 2019. When we reopened...