First World War 100 at The National Archives

Explore our records and discover personal stories through First World War 100, our extensive five-year programme marking the centenary of the war.

Building a virtual First World War village

Go behind the scenes and discover how user research played a key role in the development of our First World War town.

Telling the stories of the Home Front

Find out how we uncovered the experiences of the civilian population living in Britain during the First World War, and how to start your own research.