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Pollution in the Archive
In this blog, Heather Craddock and Giorgia Tolfo reflect on the 2025 ‘Talking records: Pollution in the Archive’ symposium held at The National Archives.
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The National Archives and RIBA to partner
The collaboration will provide interim public access to the RIBA Drawings and Archives collections formerly housed in South Kensington.
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Our research blog
Archive Rambler: from Westward Ho! to Bideford
Giorgia Tolfo continues her trip along the South West Coast Path, exploring the rewards of combining archival research and walking.
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Our research blog
Archive Rambler: from Hartland to Clovelly
How can archival research deepen the experience of hiking, and vice versa? Giorgia Tolfo finds out on a trip down the South West Coast Path.
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More than 600 government files released under 20-year rule
More than 600 documents have been released by the Cabinet Office today under the 20-year rule.
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Christmas 1604 ledger shows Shakespeare top of the bill
A set of accounts which record one of the first performances of Shakespeare’s Othello will be on show at The National Archives from 12 January 2026.
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Outreach blog
(In)visible Ink: Uncovering the life of a spy through playwriting
Writer in Residence, Rupert Shirley, reflects on writing an original play based on our records.
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Parliament’s Archive Collections Now Accessible at The National Archives
From today, visitors to The National Archives can request access to records from Parliament’s Archive which are now housed at Kew.
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Rare chance to see Jane Austen’s will in Love Letters exhibition
Two hundred and fifty years after her birth on 16 December 1775, Jane Austen fans will have a rare chance to see her will.
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Bosie’s passionate plea for lover Oscar Wilde in Love Letters exhibition
A passionate plea for clemency from Oscar Wilde’s lover Lord Alfred Douglas goes on show in The National Archives’ Love Letters exhibition, opening in January.
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The National Archives Updates Service Fees
From 2 February 2026, The National Archives will increase fees for some services as we bring charges in line with current delivery costs.
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Outreach blog
Unlocking stories through cataloguing collections: Archives Revealed
Jessica Hogg explores how Archives Revealed projects are connecting communities and celebrating diversity and identity.
