The collection
Think your ancestor might have worked in intelligence? Where to start your research
If you have a family legend that a relative worked in intelligence, here are our top tips to get started with your research.
Blogs at The National Archives - posts from September 2025
Discover all the latest news, projects and updates from blogs across The National Archives.
Most recent posts
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The collection
Using The National Farm Survey as a gateway for research
Discover how one farm in East Sussex can lead us on a journey through stage and screen, motorsport successes, and celebrity connections during the 20th century.
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News
Gresford Colliery documents head for Wrexham in first for The National Archives
The National Archives is displaying records related to the Gresford Colliery disaster in Wrexham Library to mark the 91st anniversary on 22 September 2025.
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News
Schools service scoops heritage award for The National Archives
Educators at The National Archives have won a prestigious prize for their history workshops.
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Podcast
On the Record: People of the Railways
In this episode, we uncover the personal stories behind Britain’s railway history—from tragedy and resilience to the everyday journeys that shaped a nation.
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Podcast
Trailer – On the Record: People of the Railways
In our next episode of On the Record, we mark 200 years of rail travel through The National Archives’ records.
