Discover all the latest news, projects and updates from blogs across The National Archives.
Research projects
We delve into the fascinating research recently undertaken into a number of Victorian records in our collection featuring rare examples of early photography.
Research projects
Collaborative doctoral student Jessica Gregory shares her research using records held at The National Archives.
Community outreach
Iqbal Singh reflects on co-authoring a chapter for a new book on archival engagement practice.
Research projects
PhD student Garfield Campbell took on the challenge of scoping LGBTQ+ lives in colonial records. Here, he reflects on his findings.
The collection
For National Apprenticeships Week, Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprentice Liv Page reflects on her first two months here at The National Archives.
Research projects
Student Isobel Newby reflects on the research process of undertaking a PhD during a global pandemic.
The collection
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.
The collection
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.
The collection
The new National Archives blogs launched in 2025, but our older posts can still be read in the UK Government Web Archive.
