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New government files released
(Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT)
The National Archives had released new files; subjects range from biological warfare to the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. The Cabinet Secretary’s notebook for the period from November 1957 to December 1958 has also been released.
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In the Archives: the Speaker of the House of Commons
(Wed, 23 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT)
On Monday 22 June, John Bercow MP was elected as the 157th Speaker of the House of Commons, succeeding Speaker Michael Martin. The National Archives reveals historical documents that shed light on the evolving role of the Speaker through the centuries.
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Opportunity for Placement Fellowship at the Ministry of Justice
(Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
As part of its Placement Fellowship Scheme, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and The National Archives welcome applications from academic economists interested in working in a research capacity in the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). Deadline: 30 June 2009
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Entire 1911 census now online
(Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
The complete 1911 census records for people living in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are now online at 1911census.co.uk, including full details of British Army personnel and their families stationed overseas.
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Invitation to public meetings
(Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
You are invited to attend one of our open information meetings where Jeff James, Director of Operations and Services, will take you through proposed changes at The National Archives. The meetings will take place at Kew at 12:15 on Thursday 2 July and 10:00 on Saturday 11 July.
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Have your say in our online survey
(Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
We're seeking your feedback to help with our ongoing website development to improve the online service The National Archives provides.
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Apologies for website disruption last night
(Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
We apologise to anyone who experienced problems with The National Archives' website between 22:30 on 11 June and 08:00 on 12 June.The problem has now been corrected and all online services are back to normal.
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1911 Census records for Wales now online
(Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
Census records of the 2.4 million people recorded as living in Wales on the night of Sunday 2 April 1911 are now available to search and download on 1911.co.uk.
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Secretary needed for the Friends of The National Archives
(Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
The Friends of The National Archives is looking for a new secretary. This is an ideal volunteer opportunity for someone looking for a responsible and interesting role, working at Kew and from home.
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In the archives: life in wartime Kew
(Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
A project is underway to recapture life in Kew as it was during the Second World War, when American troops and Italian prisoners of war were camped on the site of The National Archives. The Kew Society and the Richmond Local History Society are collecting memories, records or tales of this fascinating period in Kew's history.
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Census maps from 1871 now online
(Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
TDigital versions of the original Registration District maps from the 1871 census (Catalogue reference RG 18/1-110) are now available to browse and download at cassinimaps.co.uk.
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The contentious chimes of Big Ben
(Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives turns the spotlight on Big Ben as the famous London icon is celebrated in its 150th year.
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National Collections Strategy published
(Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives has published the final version of a strategy to support the collection and preservation of the heritage of England and Wales.
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June talks at The National Archives
(Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
Free events at The National Archives this month include talks on forgeries in archives and the settlement of America in the 16th century. Other talks offer help and information to family researchers, on topics including tracing Scottish ancestors and using the death duty records.
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New study - Web archives: now and in the future
(Fri, 22 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives, in collaboration with the UK Web Archiving Consortium, announces a study into how archived websites are collected and made available to users, to be funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC).
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Coughs and sneezes spread diseases
(Wed, 20 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
With public health campaigns still an important means of communicating messages to the nation, The National Archives highlights some of the topical public information posters and films, from the Second World War and beyond.
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Archive strategy consultation launched
(Thu, 07 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT)
The Government is asking people for their views on its proposal for a new policy on archives, ‘Archives for the 21st century’, published yesterday (6 May). The consultation will run until 12 August.
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A snapshot of 1911 Britain
(Tue, 05 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
See a snapshot of life in 1911 through photographs catalogued by volunteers from the Friends of The National Archives. Descriptions of over 2,700 photographs from the records series COPY 1 can now be found in the online Catalogue.
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May edition of Ancestors magazine out now
(Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
The May edition of Ancestors, the family history magazine from The National Archives, is now available. This month's issue has an Irish feel, as well as articles on articles on Parliamentary papers, tracing dentists and Nelson's memorials. You can buy Ancestors at newsagents, or take advantage of our subscription offer.
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Discover Anzac Day online
(Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
To commemorate Anzac Day on Saturday 25 April, The National Archives highlights some of the military records available online.
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Talks at The National Archives in May
(Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Our free talks during May look at the information related to public health held at The National Archives, the administration of the royal household and Oscar Wilde. Talks that will interest family historians include tracing your Roman Catholic ancestors, the Society of Genealogists' library and First World War army service records.
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OPSI to guide Ordnance Survey's new business strategy
(Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT)
The Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI), working from within The National Archives, is to review and develop Ordnance Survey’s new business strategy over the coming months, it has been announced.
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Glamorgan's glimpse of Henry VIII in 1545
(Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
To mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, Glamorgan Record Office is exhibiting a rare document online depicting the king in 1545.
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New edition of RecordKeeping magazine available online
(Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The April 2009 edition of RecordKeeping magazine is now available to download. This quarterly magazine is for everyone involved and interested in archives and records. Highlights include BT Archives’ new online catalogue, supporting religious archives and the digital preservation roadshow 2009.
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The National Archives awarded Quality Badge for education
(Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives has become one of the first organisations in the country to be awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, recognising it as a provider of safely-managed, quality educational experiences for young people.
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1911 census
(Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
1911 census records for Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and Gateshead are now available to search and download on 1911census.co.uk. The service now covers the whole of England - Welsh counties will be added soon.
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Tudor queen celebrated in new online resource
(Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
As part of the celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII accession to the throne, the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre has launched an online resource looking at the king’s marriage to Wiltshire-born Jane Seymour.
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Henry VIII: The Mind of a Tyrant
(Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
To mark the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne, historian Dr David Starkey charts the inner life of the English king in a new TV series showing Mondays on Channel 4.
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Results of local authority survey out now
(Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
This year's local authority archive survey results are now available to view online. They show that, despite some improvements, huge disparities remain between archives across the country.
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April talks at The National Archives
(Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:30:00 GMT)
Throughout April, specialists share their knowledge and expertise in free talks at The National Archives, providing a wealth of help and ideas to family historians. Highlights include: Titanic lives: the officers and crew of the RMS Titanic, Burial clubs: the unfriendly societies and The Civil War and the Interregnum.
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Between the covers: women's magazines and their readers
(Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
'Between the Covers', a new exhibition at The Women's Library, unearths the history of women's magazines and explores how editors have reflected and defined women's lives from 17th century to today. As part of the Archive Awareness Campaign, the exhibition charts the evolution of women's magazines and celebrates the value of archives.
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Raising awareness of local government archives
(Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT)
The Local Government Association and archive ambassadors including The National Archives have launched Our past, your future - a guide to local government archives. The guide highlights how archives can enrich people's lives and support local communities and is aimed at local councillors and senior officers in local authorities.
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Rugby history at The National Archives
(Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT)
The 2009 RBS Six Nations Championship culminated in a titanic clash at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium between title holders Wales and a resurgent Ireland. Delving into its history, The National Archives reveals some examples of the politics behind the game, and the influence of events beyond the touchline.
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Documenting a history of women in the army
(Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
In honour of this month's celebration of International Women's Day, The National Archives highlights the records held on women in the army during the two world wars and beyond.
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Advance document orders unavailable for 13 - 16 March
(Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
Please note that you will not be able to place any advance document orders for collection on Friday 13, Saturday 14 or Monday 16 March 2009. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Overseas non-parochial birth, marriage and death records go online
(Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
More than 100,000 records of overseas births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials of British subjects, including those onboard ships, have been added to the searchable online service at www.bmdregisters.co.uk. These newly added records were previously only viewable on microfilm as the RG 33 series.
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March edition of Ancestors magazine out now
(Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
The March edition of Ancestors, the family history magazine from The National Archives, is available now. Buy Ancestors at good newsagents, priced £3.99, or take advantage of our subscription offer.
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Free A level workshop: to save or not to save?
(Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT)
As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, we are running a free workshop for A level students at The National Archives on Friday 13 March 2009, entitled 'To save or not to save?’. For more information, call the Education department on +44 (0)208 392 5365.
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The National Archives e-survey - win £250
(Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT)
Take part in our survey on your interest in family and social history and you could win £250! Survey closes at 10.00 on 5 March 2009.
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The National Archives' iGoogle gadget
(Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
Users of the personalised Google start page, iGoogle, can now search The National Archives' website directly from their page using our new gadget.
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Talks at The National Archives in March
(Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Throughout March, specialists share their knowledge and expertise in free talks at The National Archives, providing a wealth of help and ideas to family historians
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Charles Darwin in the archives (1809 - 1882)
(Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
With the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth celebrated this month, The National Archives looks at some of the documents and resources held on the pioneering naturalist.
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Oscar Wilde
(Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
To celebrate Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month, we highlight some historical documents about Oscar Wilde, poet and author. Documents include court and prison records, Wilde’s death certificate and the famous calling card left by the Marquis of Queensbury.
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Millions find their 1911 ancestors online
(Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Over 1.5 million people visited the new website 1911census.co.uk in its first four weeks, downloading over a million transcripts and more than 380,000 original census images. Searching the census is now even easier, thanks to some new features.
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Last chance to buy two for one tickets!
(Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Who Do You Think You Are? Live is back at London's Olympia between 27 February and 1 March 2009. Until 20 February you can still buy two tickets for the price of one and save £20!
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Valentine's verses rediscovered
(Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Love poems written by the Cornish poet Reginald John 'Jack' Clemo (1917-1994) have been made available to the public for the first time. Clemo - blind and deaf for most of his adult life - composed the touching Valentine's cards for his wife, Ruth.
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Forthcoming changes to document services
(Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Please be aware that from spring 2009 we will be making changes to our Record copying estimating service, and introducing an online induction module - full details will be provided nearer the time.
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Romance in the archives
(Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, The National Archives highlights some of its collection associated with romance and affairs of the heart, from First World War love letters to Shakespeare’s will.
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Gascon Rolls to go online
(Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Important unpublished records of the Hundred Years War, the Gascon Rolls, are to be made available online in an innovative new project led by the University of Oxford and assisted by The National Archives.
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Archives accepted in lieu of tax
(Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The government has recently accepted two separate collections in lieu of tax, applications for the allocation of which must be received by 20 March 2009.
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A historic first in Norfolk
(Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
As America celebrates its first African American President, recent research has uncovered the making of history here in the UK with the election of the first black Mayor in Britain.
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Book of the Week
(Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
A compelling new history – Prison: Five hundred years of life behind bars by Edward Marston – is out now, published by The National Archives.
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Records on Second World War merchant shipping now online
(Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The movements of merchant ships during the Second world War can now be discovered at DocumentsOnline. The merchant shipping movement cards record the journeys of both British registered and Allied vessels engaged in the war effort from 1939.
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Talks at The National Archives in February
(Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT)
Free talks at The National Archives during February offer help and ideas to family historians, from DNA testing to tracing elusive ancestors. Other talks cover medieval and early modern sources for local history, company records and the diary of homosexual law reformer George Ives.
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Britain on America: documenting the elections
(Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT)
With Barack Obama sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, The National Archives looks at some of the fascinating records we hold that reflect a long history of British interest in political affairs in the US.
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1911 census launched online
(Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
Over 27 million people's records from the 1911 census are now available online at 1911census.co.uk, after an ambitious project undertaken by findmypast.com, owned by brightsolid, in association with The National Archives.
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Royal Marines records available online
(Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The service registers of some 110,000 seamen who joined the Royal Marines between 1842 and 1936 are now available to search and download online.
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RecordKeeping magazine
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
The latest edition of The National Archives’ quarterly RecordKeeping magazine is now available to read online.
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January talks at The National Archives
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
In January, The National Archives hosts a number of free events and talks where specialists will share their knowledge on a wide range of subjects, from Irish land records to a practical guide on starting your search for your ancestors.
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Crime and Punishment at The National Archives
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
Details from the judges' reports on nearly 4,000 criminals between 1784 and 1829 are now available in the Catalogue in HO 47. They can be searched by name, place and date, as well as crime, court and punishment.
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Celebrating Women’s Suffrage
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
The 90th anniversary of the election of the first woman to Parliament - Sinn Fein MP Constance Markievicz - and the first general election in which women could vote, is marked on 14 December 2008. After the remarkable and exhaustive action of the Suffragette movement, the Equal Franchise Act was passed ten years later giving all women the vote on the same terms as men.
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CEO named IWR Information Professional of the Year 2008
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
Natalie Ceeney, Chief Executive of The National Archives, has been announced as the winner of this year’s Information World Review (IWR) Professional of the Year award. The prestigious award was presented at the recent Online Information Conference 2008, at which Natalie was speaking on the need to redefine the information and knowledge management profession.
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More non-conformist birth, marriage and death records go online
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT)
More than 600,000 records of births, baptisms, marriages and burials have been added to the searchable online service at http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/. These records were previously only viewable on microfilm as the RG 8 series.
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Cabinet Papers, 1915-1977
(Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives offers unprecedented access to more than 60 years worth of Cabinet papers with the launch of a ground-breaking website. More than half a million pages of key government papers, taking readers from the First World War to the welfare state, are available to search and download for free at www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/cabinetpapers.
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Home page redesign
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is launching a newly designed home page for the website on Monday 8 December. The new page will have many of the same links and features, but the layout will be clearer, with more exciting images.
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Opening up life on the Great Western Railway
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
The details of clerks who worked for the Great Western Railway between the mid-1850s and the 1870s are now available online, offering intriguing glimpses into their lives.
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December talks at The National Archives
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT)
In December, The National Archives hosts a number of free events and talks where specialists will share their knowledge on a wide range of subjects, from child emigration to Canada to using the Manorial Documents Register, and offer useful advice on research.
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First World War brought to life for students
(Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
With the recent commemoration of Armistice Day 90 years on, secondary school students throughout the UK have been given an insight into life in the trenches via The National Archives´ videoconference workshops.
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Natalie Ceeney, Chief Executive of The National Archives
(Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is holding a 'meet the Chief Executive' day on Tuesday 18 November. This is your chance to put your views or questions about the management and future direction of The National Archives directly to Natalie Ceeney.
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Volunteers bring to life the world of the Victorian poor
(Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
A new project led by The National Archives, ‘Living the Poor Life’, will involve more than 200 volunteers in cataloguing the records of 22 Poor Law Unions. The volunteers will catalogue more than 100,000 pages of documents, dating from the mid-1830s to around 1850.
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Voices of the Armistice: Sir Douglas Haig's war diary
(Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Voices of the Armistice, The National Archives´ season of podcasts to mark the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, continues with extracts from Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig´s War Diary.
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The loss of the MV Derbyshire - digital records released
(Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives releases unique audio-visual records from the 1997 investigation into the tragic sinking of the Motor Vessel Derbyshire, following its most significant digital preservation project to date.
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November talks at The National Archives
(Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
In November, The National Archives hosts a number of free events and talks where specialists will share their knowledge on a wide range of subjects, from the administration of parish records to merchant seamen of the First and Second World Wars, and offer useful advice on research.
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UK incoming passenger lists go online
(Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Ancestry.co.uk, in partnership with The National Archives, have today launched the most comprehensive online UK immigration collection in existence - The UK incoming passenger lists, 1878-1960.
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Research opportunities for ESRC-funded postgraduates
(Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have teamed up to offer four separate three-month internships at Kew during 2009 for second or third year ESRC-funded postgraduates.
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Voices of the Armistice podcast series
(Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, The National Archives has launched a season of podcasts of personal stories from those who served in the First World War.
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Chelsea Pensioners’ records and Military Attestation Papers to go online
(Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is working with findmypast.com to scan and place online two important series of records: WO 97 (Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents 1760-1913) and WO 96 (War Office: Militia Attestation Papers 1806-1915). Readers should note that it may not be possible to access records while they are being scanned.
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October talks at The National Archives
(Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
In October The National Archives hosts a number of fascinating free events and talks where specialists will share their knowledge on a wide range of subjects and offer useful advice on research.
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National Collections Strategy: have your say
(Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
The new National Collections Strategy will support the collection and preservation of records of major events, individuals and communities, and public, private or charitable organisations. We want to hear your views on the strategy.
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More army and naval records available online
(Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
For the first time you can now search and download the medal index cards of more than 20,000 soldiers who served in the Indian Army during World War One.
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The National Archives publishes a new online strategy
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT)
Provide and Enable: The National Archives' Online Strategy sets out how we will respond to changes affecting the organisation's online services over the next three years. Changes will be driven by our Vision, as well as wider social and technical developments.
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Transformation at The National Archives complete
(Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:30:00 GMT)
The National Archives officially launches its new reading rooms following a £4 million transformation to accommodate its family records service, setting a new standard for archives in a digital age.
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UK spearheads Europe's emerging knowledge economy
(Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMT)
The European Commission has praised the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) at a pan-European ePSIplus conference in Brussels. The focus of the conference was on the European Commission's formal review of the implementation of a European Directive on the re-use of Public Sector Information (PSI).
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New identification requirements for visiting the reading rooms
(Mon, 20 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT)
If you wish to look at original documents when visiting The National Archives, you will need a Reader's Ticket. If this is your first visit (or if you need to renew your Reader's Ticket), please make sure you bring two forms of identification with you - one proof of identity with a signature (such as a passport or bank card) and the other a proof of address (such as a driving licence or recent utility bill).
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New programme of talks and lectures
(Fri, 16 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is proud to present a new programme of talks and lectures in association with Ancestors Magazine. The events are free of charge and will take place in the new talks room on the first floor at Kew. Each event starts at 14:00 and lasts for approximately one hour. Tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis on the day and cannot be booked in advance.
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Forged documents - investigation findings released
(Sat, 03 May 2008 00:05:00 GMT)
We have released the findings of our investigation into forged documents. The forged documents were discovered in July 2005, in files held at The National Archives. The papers from our investigation, as well as the forged documents, are now available on our website.
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Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2008
(Fri, 01 May 2008 07:45:00 GMT)
The biggest event in the family history calendar is back at London's Olympia between 2 and 4 May 2008. The event will be brimming with the country's leading family historians offering one-to-one advice sessions and range of fascinating workshops. Visit our main website for further details.
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Changes to car parking at The National Archives
(Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is installing barriers in the public car park. We are beginning the installation on Monday 17 March, and the barriers should be fully functional by mid-April. The car park will remain in use while we are installing the barriers, and we will keep you informed of any short-term or localised disruption.
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30-year rule review - consultation period extended
(Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:30:00 GMT)
Last year the Prime Minister commissioned an independent review of the '30-year rule', under which most government records are transferred to The National Archives and made available to the public by the time they are 30 years old. The review team has extended the consultation period for members of the public.
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New opening hours at Kew from 31 March 2008
(Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:45:00 GMT)
The opening hours of the reading rooms at Kew will be changing from 31 March 2008. The opening hours will change on Tuesdays to 09:00 - 19:00 and on Wednesdays to 10:00 - 17:00. Document ordering times will be 09:30 - 16:45 and 10:00 - 16:15 respectively. The opening hours and document ordering times for all other days will stay the same. For more information on opening hours.
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Have your say at our user forum on 25 March 2008
(Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT)
The National Archives user forum is open to all users of our online, remote and on site services, and is held monthly in Kew. The forum is free, and there is no need to book - just turn up!
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First Local Authority archive survey reveals wide variations
(Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT)
The first comprehensive survey of local authority archive services reveals a 'postcode lottery' of service quality across England and Wales. The variations in service mean that some irreplaceable historical records run the risk of not surviving for future generations.
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Online National Register of Archives expands
(Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:30:00 GMT)
What do a Stockport hat manufacturer, an East London borough council and the famous poet, Alexander Pope, have in common? Answer: you can find out about all of them by searching in the National Register of Archives.
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Reduced seating capacity continues to cause disruption at Kew
(Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:30:00 GMT)
Changes to services including critical building work, as part of the Kew improvement programme will continue until late spring 2008. Unfortunately, there will be significantly reduced seating capacity as well as noise and disruption whilst this continues. You may wish to avoid coming to Kew on Tuesdays or Thursdays, as these are our busiest days. Or, even to delay planning your visit until the work has been completed.
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Have your say at our user forum on 21 February 2008
(Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:30:00 GMT)
The National Archives user forum is open to all users of our online, remote and on site services, and is held monthly in Kew. The forum is free, and there is no need to book - just turn up!
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Operational Selection Policies for public consultation
(Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives has issued two draft Operational Selection Policies (OSPs) for public consultation. One is for government case files relating to competition (OSP 43) and the other for OFWAT, the Water Services Regulation Authority, (OSP 47).
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30-year rule review - independent consultation launched
(Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
The Prime Minister announced on 25 October that the Government has commissioned a review of the date by which departments must transfer records to The National Archives and the date at which records become "historical".
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The National Archives will be closed from 21 to 27 January 2008
(Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT)
We regret that The National Archives at Kew will be closed to the public from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 January 2008 inclusive. We will reopen at 09:00 on Monday 28 January 2008. This is to enable us to carry out building works as part of the improvement programme we are implementing at Kew.
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New book explores Cabinet debates over nuclear weapons
(Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
Peter Hennessy's new book, Cabinets and the Bomb, reveals top-level private debates about Britain's use of nuclear weapons. Launched at The National Archives last night, the book contains declassified Cabinet papers that reveal the private debates between prime ministers, civil servants, scientists and intelligence officers as they made decisions about Britain´s nuclear weapons.
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The National Archives wins award for digital preservation
(Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is celebrating its victory at the Conservation Awards 2007, winning the award for digital preservation. The award recognises leadership and practical advancement in the new and challenging field of digital preservation
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Archives accepted in lieu of tax
(Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
Archives accepted in lieu of tax: family and estate papers of the Harcourt family, Viscounts Harcourt, and papers of Sir Richard Francis Burton, explorer
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Ex-library books clearance
(Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
On Tuesday 21 August 2007 The National Archives is holding a free one-day clearance of library books and finding aids.
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Human Rights through the eyes of history: a new online exhibition
(Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
Although the concept of human rights as we understand it today was unknown until modern times, people in Britain have fought since the medieval period to gain the rights, freedoms and liberties we all enjoy today. To illustrate this essential part of history, The National Archives has launched a new online exhibition tracing the evolution of our human, social and civil rights from Magna Carta to the establishment of the Welfare State.
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The National Archives and Microsoft join forces to preserve the UK's digital heritage
(Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:01:00 GMT)
Microsoft and The National Archives today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U) ensuring preservation of the nation´s digital records from the past, present and into the future. Microsoft will make available to The National Archives a system, which combines previous versions of Windows and Office, to help solve problems of managing historical records based on legacy Microsoft Office formats
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Surplus used microfilms offered for disposal
(Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Following the introduction of online access in the reading rooms at Kew, The National Archives is offering the following batch of redundant microfilms, free, on a first-come, first-served basis
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Southwell Workhouse and Poor Law Union papers now available online
(Wed, 16 May 2007 00:01:00 GMT)
The National Archives and The National Trust are launching a new online resource for general, family, and local historians, which brings to life the conditions of a Victorian workhouse. For the first time you can view these previously long forgotten records online and piece together history from a time when Britain was the workshop of the world!
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'Your Archives' now open for contributions
(Mon, 14 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Your Archives is a ground-breaking new resource, which has recently been launched as part of The National Archives' online services. It is a virtual community of record users where people can share their knowledge of archival sources held by The National Archives and by other archives throughout the UK.
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New portal offers insight into slavery 200 years ago
(Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:15:00 GMT)
The exhibition draws together a range of historical documents and information describing Britain's involvement in slavery and the slave trade, and finally its eventual abolition. The Act was passed on 25 March 1807, 26 years before the Emancipation Act (1833) which led to the gradual abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire.
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Prisoner 4099: From the Victorian age to the Internet age
(Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives has collaborated with a group of visually impaired children to create an innovative web-based resource looking at crime and punishment in the Victorian era. It focuses on the case of William Towers, a boy from Richmond in Surrey. In 1872, at the age of only 12, William was imprisoned and sentenced to one month´s hard labour. His heinous crime was stealing two pet rabbits.
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New online exhibition opens up 300 years of Caribbean history
(Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT)
Caribbean Histories Revealed, a new online exhibition from The National Archives, launches on Tuesday 6 March. The exhibition traces the history of the British Caribbean through Colonial Office records from the 17th century to 1926. From maps and photographs, to letters and petitions, it brings to life over 300 years of life in the Caribbean.
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Contribute to the Government's consultation on disability
(Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT)
The Government is committed to achieving equality for all disabled people by 2025. As part of this commitment, The National Archives is giving readers the opportunity to contribute to the Office for Disability Issues.
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The National Archives supports Religious Archives Conference
(Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives and the Religious Archives Group affiliated to the Society of Archivists are joining forces to stage a conference to consider 'The state of religious archives in the UK today' at the British Library on 26 March.
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The National Archives wins e-Government National Award
(Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives digitisation programme was a winner at the e-Government National Awards 2006 in the category for Central government Central e-Government excellence in Take-up and usage growth: For delivering high and growing take-up of an e-enabled service through effective service delivery and marketing.
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Union between Britain and France
(Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT)
A file (DO 35/5264) held at The National Archives, and featured in BBC Radio 4's Document programme on 15 January, reveals that during the Suez Crisis in 1956 the French Prime Minister Guy Mollet proposed a union between Britain and France.
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Emigration: passenger lists go online
(Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT)
Migration records [Passenger Lists] are invaluable in helping you find your ancestors. Board of Trade Passenger Lists, Outwards (BT 27), 1890-1960, contain the names of people leaving ports in the United Kingdom and Ireland for final destinations outside Europe and the Mediterranean.
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1911 census - decision notice
(Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT)
The 1911 census must remain closed as a whole document until 2012, to protect personally sensitive information. However the Information Commissioner’s decision means that The National Archives must supply some information from the 1911 census in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
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Manuscripts accepted in lieu of tax
(Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:15:00 GMT)
The Government has accepted the following manuscripts in lieu of tax and they now await allocation to suitable repositories.
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New look for The National Archives website homepage
(Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT)
The redesign comes after an extensive consultation period with a representative selection of online users. Some web visitors were concerned that the old homepage did not adequately introduce the scope and nature of the content available on The National Archives website as a whole.
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'TNA Global Search' wins Best User Experience Award
(Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:30:00 GMT)
The award recognises any project or service that has shown outstanding innovation in improving the user experience. The Information Industry Awards are hosted by Online Information 2006 and Information World Review to recognise the achievements of information teams, information and content management projects, vendors and individual information professionals.
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Colin Jackson launches Caribbean Family History Day 2006
(Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:30:00 GMT)
Colin Jackson has been helping black children to overcome the hurdles of finding out about your family history. At the Caribbean Family History Day at The National Archives in Kew on Saturday 25 November, he took part in a discussion about his experiences on the BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? and the need for people to embrace and understand their heritage.
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The National Archives reaches finals in e-Government National Awards 2006
(Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:30:00 GMT)
The National Archives has been short-listed for the e-Government National Awards 2006. The Awards highlight the UK's best services which improve citizen and business transaction with councils, central government departments and other public sector organisations.
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Immigrants' registration cards go online
(Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:30:00 GMT)
The registration cards, held by The National Archives in Kew, of more than 1,000 foreign nationals who came to the London area between 1914 and 1991 have now gone online.
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The National Archives and The Office of Public Sector Information have merged
(Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:30:00 GMT)
The new organisation, under the banner of The National Archives, is raising the stakes in information management across government. Strong information management is essential for the effective working of government, providing excellent services, joined-up policy making, and strengthening public confidence and trust. The National Archives, through its merger with OPSI, has expertise across the information management spectrum and is well placed to lead this agenda. In supporting better information management, The National Archives will continue its work in preserving history for future generations.
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Baroness Ashton visits The National Archives
(Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT)
The Rt Hon The Baroness Ashton of Upholland, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs, enjoyed a very informative day on 13 September at The National Archives in Kew with representatives from family history and local history societies.
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Online release of 1911 census - updated
(Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT)
The National Archives is committed to making census data available online. We know from our own experience the huge excitement generated by the release of any new census and recognise the great historical and research value of census information. So we are already making plans to make the 1911 census available online in just under six years' time, on the first working day of 2012.
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Archivists from around the world come to visit The National Archives
(Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT)
Following on from Natalie Ceeney's successful meeting in Washington in June, The National Archives will be hosting a meeting on 16 and 17 October 2006 attended by a number of Senior Archivists from France, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, USA and Scotland.
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Manuscripts Accepted in Lieu of Tax
(Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:00:00 GMT)
The Government has accepted the following manuscripts in lieu of tax and they now await allocation to suitable repositories
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Germinating History: 200 year old seeds spring to life
(Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT)
Against all expectations, seed scientists from the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew´s garden in West Sussex, have germinated 200–year–old seeds discovered in The National Archives – now growing into vigorous young plants.
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Meet the Chief Executive on 16 November 2006
(Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT)
For the first time ever, The National Archives will be holding a 'Meet the Chief Executive' day. On Thursday 16 November, Natalie Ceeney will be holding surgeries in each of the main reading rooms at Kew.
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1085 to 2006: A Domesday Book for a digital age
(Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT)
As of today, Domesday Book, the oldest public record held at The National Archives, is brought into the 21st century through Domesday Online, the organisation´s latest digitisation project.
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Surplus used microfilms offered for disposal
(Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT)
Following the introduction of online access in the reading rooms at Kew, The National Archives is offering batches of redundant microfilms, free, on a first-come,first-served basis.
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Update on document authenticity
(Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT)
The police investigation into the six files found to contain forged documents is still ongoing. At this stage The National Archives is unable to make any announcements on the progress of the police investigation.
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Sahib, the British Soldier in India 1750-1914
(Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT)
Our podcast lecture, given by the well known military historian Professor Richard Holmes, examines Indian soldiering in peace and war. He addresses the experience of ordinary soldiers, why they joined up, how they got to India and what they made of it when they arrived.
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