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The Life, Death and ‘Afterlife’ of Henry VI
The tragic reign of the boy king who almost became a saint.
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Talks and tours
Join archives staff and world-leading experts for exciting talks and tours, in person and online.
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1926 Census of the Irish Free State
An unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in Irish family history.
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Behind the scenes tours
Take the chance to go behind the scenes at The National Archives' repositories and see a range of historical documents.
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Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker
Discover the life of one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.
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Cecily Duchess of York: Kings' Mother and Politician
Historian Joanna Laynesmith explores the life of Cecily, Duchess of York, one of the major players of the Wars of the Roses.
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Henry VII: Treason and Trust
Discover the story of one of England’s unlikeliest monarchs.
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The House of Boleyn
Join bestselling author and historian Tracy Borman as she vividly brings to life the story behind her new novel, The House of Boleyn.
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The Great Resistance: the 400-year fight to end slavery in the Americas
Historian Carrie Gibson tells the epic story of the fight to end slavery.
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1966: the best of times?
60 years on, join us to explore the ups and downs of 1966.
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Pipe Rolls: Cross-Channel Lordship in the Middle Ages
Join us for the annual Pipe Roll Society Lecture.