Our research blog
Narrating ephemeral archival presence: LGBTQ+ histories and Colonial Office records
PhD student Garfield Campbell took on the challenge of scoping LGBTQ+ lives in colonial records. Here, he reflects on his findings.
Blogs at The National Archives
Discover all the latest news, projects and updates from blogs across The National Archives.
Blog posts, page 12 of 12
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Collection blog
Working while pursuing my passion: Becoming an archivist apprentice
For National Apprenticeships Week, Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprentice Liv Page reflects on her first two months here at The National Archives.
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News
The National Archives to establish new hub for community-led research in the cultural heritage sector
Staff of galleries, libraries, archives and museums around the UK will soon be able to ask The National Archives for help funding community research projects.
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News
Seeking permanent home for John le Carré literary archive
The John le Carré literary archive has been accepted in lieu of tax by the government.
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News
The National Archives launches guidance for archivists working in fast response situations
Today The National Archives has launched new guidance for archivists about rapid response collecting.
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Our research blog
Using archives to examine the BSE epidemic
Student Isobel Newby reflects on the research process of undertaking a PhD during a global pandemic.
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News
Latest release of files from MI5
Today we have made available a selection of previously top secret files from MI5.
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Collection blog
Confessions from the Cambridge Five: a file release from MI5
Over 100 Security Service (MI5) files are being released today covering a wide range of subjects and individuals. Most notably, the Cambridge Five spy ring.
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Collection blog
How and why The National Archives moves documents offsite
Take a behind-the-scenes look at why some of our records are not kept at our main site in London, as we head underground to explore Deep Store.
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News
Looking for an old news story?
National Archives news stories can now be found in our News blog, but our old stories can still be read.
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Collection blog
Looking for an old blog post?
The new National Archives blogs launched in 2025, but our older posts can still be read in the UK Government Web Archive.
