Our research blog
The history of ‘indecent advertisements’ in public toilets
Collaborative doctoral student Jessica Gregory shares her research using records held at The National Archives.
Blogs at The National Archives
Discover all the latest news, projects and updates from blogs across The National Archives.
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Outreach blog
Archives and Emotions book launch: reflecting on models of collaboration
Iqbal Singh reflects on co-authoring a chapter for a new book on archival engagement practice.
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News
Major grant to fund research into the history of transatlantic slavery
The National Archives has been awarded a £1 million grant for a new, collaborative research on the history of the transatlantic trade in enslaved people.
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News
MI5: Official Secrets exhibition opens in the spring
Today, we can announce a groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with MI5 exploring the vital work of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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News
Latest release of files from MI5
Today we have made available a selection of previously top secret files from MI5.
