# About us

Discover what The National Archives is and what it offers.

The National Archives is non-ministerial department, and the official archive
and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the
guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents. Find out more about
us below.

* ## [What we do](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about-us/what-we-do/)

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  Explore the work of The National Archives and its duty to the public.
* ## [How we work](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-work/)

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  Find out how The National Archives carries out its work and plans for the
  future.
* ## [Get involved](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about-us/get-involved/)

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  However you choose to get involved with The National Archives, we value your
  time and ideas.
* ## [Working here and opportunities](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about-us/working-here-and-opportunities/)

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  Search for vacancies, apply for a job or find out more about what it is like to
  work at The National Archives.
* ## [Press and media](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about-us/press-and-media/)

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  Explore The National Archives' news and learn how to get in touch with our media
  team.

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