Collection blog
A file release from MI5
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Over 100 MI5 files are released at The National Archives today. In this blog, Mark Dunton explores some of the notable names and stories found within.
Blogs at The National Archives
Discover all the latest news, projects and updates from blogs across The National Archives.
Most recent posts
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News
Latest release of files from MI5
NewLatest release of files from MI5
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Issues with The National Archives website
NewSome of our services are unavailable to due to a potential vulnerability with PHP.
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Our research blog
Thematic explorations of The National Archives’ collection
NewOur researchers and specialists have written a series of themed articles exploring public health emergencies, weather and climate, and colonial histories.
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Our research blog
Friends in high places: Chaucer at the Exchequer
NewJenni Lane reflects on the discoveries she made from our Exchequer records during her PhD placement.
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Our research blog
Re-launching HOSPREC, the Hospital Records database
Researchers Giorgia Tolfo and Laura Robson-Mainwaring reflect on the usefulness of the Hospital Records database and how we are making it more accessible.
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News
Newly discovered Declaration of Independence goes on display for the first time
A rare print of the US Declaration of Independence has gone on display for the first time at The National Archives
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Our research blog
Animating the archive with Aardman Academy
In February we collaborated with Aardman Academy on a special event for families.
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News
New shared approach for Wallace letter
Wallace letter returns to The National Archives
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Our research blog
Looking beyond words: Exploring the materiality of East and Southeast Asian records
In this blog post, we explore the physical elements of a 19th century Chinese military map and what it tells us about our East and Southeast Asian records.
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Digital blog
Identifying cloud files with DROID
In this blog post Sam Palmer explains a new feature created for Digital Record Object Identification (DROID) software and working with cloud files.
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Outreach blog
Charity Archives and Records Now
Charity Archives and Records Now was a one-day event exploring new directions in research, policy and practice on voluntary sectors archives.
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Our research blog
Remembering Slavery: Reflections from the PASSAGE project
In this blog post, the PASSAGE team reflect on some of the histories of enslavement that have surfaced through their research.
