Located beside our shop, this temporary installation shines a light on three people whose lives illuminate the history of Black presence, resistance and activism in Britain. The display was inspired ...

This collection of documents introduces students and teachers to the English Reformation through the original State Papers held at The National Archives. They have been selected and introduced by ...

Material produced by public bodies which have Crown status is subject to Crown copyright protection under Section 163 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 ...

This guide will help you to locate records of UK Parliament, including records of legislation. The National Archives is the place of deposit for records created by UK central government departments ...

User Advisory Group (UAG) delegates represent different sections of our user community, not just their own interests. As well as attending UAG meetings, each delegate has a responsibility to cascade ...

Edward VIII became king following the death of his father, George V. He abdicated the throne in order to marry divorcee Wallis Simpson and became known as the Duke of Windsor. Fort Belvedere is a ...

We offer training to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within the archives sector. Our training sessions are relevant from both an organisational and individual perspective. Please email us ...

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Poor Sandys, wondering how to sell the steel industry back to ex-shareholders who don’t want to buy it.

D. He saith, that he knows not but by generall report and by making ready of the kings barge, that the king was coming thither the first day of this parliament, But confesseth that his purpose was to ...

Whereas one Thomas Percy, a Gentleman Pensioner to his Majesty, is discovered to have been privy to one of the most horrible Treasons that ever was contrived, that is, to have blown up this day, while ...

In November 1566, a delegation of 60 Lords and Commoners met with the queen to urge the question of her marriage and the succession. By now, eight years into her reign and aged 33, Elizabeth was under ...