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The National Archives | New document releases
Highlights of new document releases from The National Archives
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Thu, 24 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT
New document releases
New government files released from 1980
Newly released government files from 1980, covering subjects such as economic policy, the European Community Budget, relations with trade unions, the Iranian Embassy siege and the potential boycott of the Moscow Olympics.
Wed, 30 Dec 2010 00:05:00
New government files released
Newly released government files cover subjects ranging from the imprisonment of British Fascists during the Second World War to government spending cuts in 1979.
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:05:00
New Security Service files released
Security Service files released today include personal files on ballet dancer Marina Lee, Nobel Prize winner Maurice Wilkins and James Bond screenwriter Cyril Wolf Mankowitz.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:05:00
New government files released
New files released today cover subjects ranging from the arrest of a famous ballerina for attempting to overthrow the Panamanian government to a Special Operations file on a Sardinian war hero.
Fri, 29 May 2010 00:05:00
New Security Service files released
Security Service records released today include files on prominent individuals, as well as investigations into the Hilter Youth and the Communist links of Theatre Workshop.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:05:00
Newly released records from 1979
Government records from 1979, including Cabinet minutes and memoranda and files from the Prime Minister's Office (PREM 16 and PREM 19 series), the highlights of which are now online.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT
Famous names in latest Security Service release
New releases from the Security Service, available now to download, feature fascinating files on Hitler’s deputy, Martin Bormann, actor and director Sam Wanamaker and other high-profile figures from the Second World War and post-war period.
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:01:00 GMT
New government files released
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.
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:01:00 GMT
Alien seduction or a bad chat-up line - official UFO files released
From a boomerang-shaped UFO seen from Heathrow to close encounters in Norwich, the latest release of files at The National Archives sheds further light on the mystery of UFOs. This third instalment of UFO files transferred by the Ministry of Defence covers 1987 to 1993. Files are available to download for free for a month from nationalarchives.gov.uk/ufos.
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:01:00 GMT
Highlights of Security Service files released at The National Archives
The latest Security Service release covers subjects from the Second World War period and beyond, including personal files on Romanian defector Alexandru Ionescu, celebrity photographer Lee Miller, actress Mai Zetterling, right-wing extremist Ralph Dawson and Portuguese secret agent Gastao de Freitas Ferraz.
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
1978 revealed - new files
The National Archives has released over 5,000 government records from 1978, including documents shining new light on James Callaghan's Cabinet in the run-up to the "Winter of discontent".
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:01:00 GMT
UFO sightings, 1986 - 1992
These files contain reported sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) between 1986 and 1992. Highlights include the near collision of a passenger jet and UFO in Kent and the pilots of a US Air Force jet being ordered to shoot down a UFO over East Anglia.
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:01:00 GMT
Cabinet Secretaries’ notebooks released
The notebooks of Sir Norman Brook, Cabinet Secretary from 1947, have now been released, detailing key issues such as the reform of the House of Lords (1956) and the Suez Canal crisis.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:01:00 GMT
Wartime broadcasting service file released
This file contains documents detailing discussions between the BBC and various government departments on the use of a pre-recorded announcement in the case of a nuclear attack.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:01:00 GMT
Files released in October 2008
A selection of files released in October 2008.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:05:00 GMT
New Security Service file releases
Over 150 Security Service files dating from around the time of the Second World War have been opened.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Phone tapping in the Second World War
This file contains extracts of 'indiscreet conversations' by members of large firms and public utility companies during the Second World War.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Meeting between Kennedy and Khrushchev in 1961
This file contains correspondence between the Prime Minister's office and the British ambassador in Washington about holding any such meeting during a presidential visit to London and Paris.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Files released in August 2008
A selection of files released in August 2008.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Cabinet Secretaries' notebook (CAB 195/14)
The minutes taken at Cabinet meetings in 1955 and 1956 include the debate on Capital Punishment.
Mon, 30 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT
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The National Archives | News
Visit The National Archives for the latest news and events
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Thu, 24 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT
The National Archives | News
Our records in 'Bullets, Boots and Bandages'
Last night BBC4 aired episode one of 'Bullets, Boots and Bandages'. This is a new historical series looking at how soldiers were fed, clothed and looked after in order to fight in the required battles.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:02:04 GMT
Latest Archive Sector Update now available
The winter issue of Archive Sector Update is now available online:
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:02:00 GMT
Our records in 'The Crusades'
Last night BBC2 aired episode two of 'The Crusades'. This is a three part series looking at the medieval conflicts from the first crusade and the following period. This second episode featured scenes from within The National Archives.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:01:04 GMT
Archives accreditation webinar - get involved
The archive sector is inviting archives and their users to help develop a UK Archives Accreditation Scheme.., which will encourage and recognise excellence and development by certifying the achievement of best practice.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:01:23 GMT
The Nearne family in the archives
The National Archives has published a newly-released Special Operations Executive file on Francis Nearne online (Catalogue reference HS 9/1089/3..)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:01:00 GMT
Legislation.gov.uk wins Public Sector Digital Award
..The National Archives has won a prestigious UK Public Sector Digital Award for legislation.gov.uk...
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:01:23 GMT
Launch of Discovery, our new online catalogue
Our new online catalogue, Discovery.., will be launched at the end of this month. Discovery.. will make it easier to search and use our collection for everyone, from first-time users to experienced researchers.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:01:08 GMT
Microfilms available to successful applicants
Due to the increasing number of record series we are digitising, we no longer require many of the microfilms in our reading rooms. We are therefore offering the surplus microfilms, free of charge, via a lottery system.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:01:48 GMT
William Wallace letter to be exhibited in Scotland
The National Archives has agreed to loan a 700 year old letter concerning William Wallace to the National Records of Scotland. It will go on display at a free exhibition in the Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament from 10 to 31 August.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:01:14 GMT
BT Archives to be digitised
The National Archives, in partnership with Coventry University and BT Plc, has been awarded a grant.. to digitise BT's physical archive, making almost half a million photographs, documents and correspondence preserved by BT over 165 years available online as part of the New Connections project.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:01:59 GMT
Closure of Your Archives
Our records wiki, Your Archives.., will be closing this year, as we prepare for the full launch of Discovery.., our new online catalogue.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:01:43 GMT
Remaining 1911 census information now available online
The 'infirmities' column from the 1911 census has been made available online for the first time at 1911census.co.uk.. and findmypast.co.uk...
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:01:23 GMT
Bookshop January sale now on
It's sale time.. at The National Archives' bookshop, with huge discounts available on a wide range of history and genealogy titles.
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:01:04 GMT
Wartime broadcasting service file released
This file contains documents detailing discussions between the BBC and various government departments on the use of a pre-recorded announcement in the case of a nuclear attack.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:01:00 GMT
Files released in October 2008
A selection of files released in October 2008.
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:05:00 GMT
New Security Service file releases
Over 150 Security Service files dating from around the time of the Second World War have been opened.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Phone tapping in the Second World War
This file contains extracts of 'indiscreet conversations' by members of large firms and public utility companies during the Second World War.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Meeting between Kennedy and Khrushchev in 1961
This file contains correspondence between the Prime Minister's office and the British ambassador in Washington about holding any such meeting during a presidential visit to London and Paris.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Files released in August 2008
A selection of files released in August 2008.
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT
Cabinet Secretaries' notebook (CAB 195/14)
The minutes taken at Cabinet meetings in 1955 and 1956 include the debate on Capital Punishment.
Mon, 30 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT
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The National Archives Podcast Series
Listen to talks, lectures and other events presented by The National Archives of the United Kingdom.
Copyright: (C) The National Archives, see for terms and conditions of reuse
Presented by: The National Archives
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
The National Archives Podcast Series
Nineteenth century merchant seafarers and their records
Specialist knowledge of merchant seafaring is a boon when identifying men and women and interpreting their lives in one of the most sophisticated 19th and early 20th century sources increasingly used by family history researchers.
Presented by: Valerie Burton
Length: 00:45:40
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
Researching Mr Briggs' Hat: an account of Britain's first railway murder
The examination of documents reveals how the 1864 murder of Thomas Briggs caused a sensation in Victorian society
Presented by: Kate Colquhoun
Length: 00:41:56
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
No vote no census
The National Archives held a one day conference at Kew on Saturday 1 October 2011. The conference brought together an audience wanting to know more about the census, from genealogists to local and social historians.
Presented by: Elizabeth Crawford
Length: 00:58:07
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT
How a chisel, a mule, a shipping container and a cloud contribute to family history
A thought-provoking journey through thousands of years of development of family history record keeping and record preservation.
Presented by: Sharon Hintze
Length: 00:51:34
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
Histpop - the online historical populations report website
The National Archives held a one day conference at Kew on Saturday 1 October 2011. The conference brought together an audience wanting to know more about the census, from genealogists to local and social historians.
Presented by: Richard Deswarte
Length: 00:44:49
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
Henry III Fine Rolls
Professor David Carpenter explores what light these records can shed on the reign of Henry III, and how people can use the fine rolls resource in their own research.
Presented by: Professor David Carpenter
Length: 00:37:29
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
Anxiety, dread and disease: British ports 1834-1870
Sarah Hutton examines the effect of disease on settled and transient port communities in 19th century Britain.
Presented by: Sarah Hutton
Length: 00:34:38
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT
Sovereign squire rebel
At the age of five years, Duleep Singh found himself on the golden throne of the Punjab, one of the most powerful independent kingdoms in India and a thorn in the advancement of the British Empire. After the Sikh Wars against the British Empire, the infant ruler was separated from his mother, surrendered the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond and was removed from power by the East India Company.
Presented by: Peter Bance
Length: 00:42:31
Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Preparing the 1911 census for digitisation
An overview of newly-released government files from 1981 including discussion of the major stories of the year. From urban riots and IRA hunger strikes to splits in Cabinet over economic policy, 1981 was an extremely challenging year for Mrs Thatcher's Conservative government. Contemporary records specialists Mark Dunton and Simon Demissie delve into the files for new revelations. Introduced by Tommy Norton.
Presented by: Mark Dunton and Simon Demissie
Length: 00:51:25
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT
When a woman is not a woman: how the Ministry of Pensions constructed gender in the 1950s
A look at all aspects of the census and at what this rich source of information can tell us about our ancestors and society through the ages.
Presented by: The National Archives
Length: 00:58:32
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT
Untold histories: black Britons during the period of the British slave trade, c. 1660-1807
Dr Louise Chambers investigates why, in the 1950s, the Ministry of Pensions was inundated with requests by individuals to change their gender identity on their employment and pension records.
Presented by: Dr Louise Chambers
Length: 00:51:26
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT
Making geographical sense of the census
Dr Chater's talk challenges commonly held assumptions that have been made about the lives of black Britons during the period of the British slave trade.
Presented by: Dr Kathleen Chater
Length: 00:44:00
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT
'A low artful wicked man': poverty riots and bread, the response of government to the crises of the 1790s
A look at all aspects of the census and at what this rich source of information can tell us about our ancestors and society through the ages.
Presented by: Humphrey Southall
Length: 00:59:28
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT
Exploding the mysteries of the Bomb Census
A look at how the government of the 1790s attempted to address both food shortages and the riots that broke out as real want and scarcity took hold in many districts.
Presented by: Paul Carter and Julie Halls
Length: 00:36:55
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT
20th century Treasury records
Andrew Janes explains how you can research details of Second World War bombing incidents using the Ministry of Home Security"s Bomb Census.
Presented by: Andrew Janes
Length: 00:28:53
Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT
English burial and cemetery records online and on film
Mark Dunton gives a historical overview of HM Treasury, before moving to an outline of the main sources, supported by some interesting document examples.
Presented by: Mark Dunton
Length: 00:31:13
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT
No place for ladies: the untold story of women in the Crimean War
This talk gives an overview of online sources for English burial and cemetery records, including which of the major London cemeteries have online records.
Presented by: Sharon Hintze
Length: 00:46:48
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT
The 1911 Census: a vision of England
Helen Rappaport sheds new light on the many unsung women who followed the British army on campaign - the last time they were allowed to do so.
Presented by: Helen Rappaport
Length: 00:45:57
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT
Textile designs 1842-1964: exploring the Board of Trade Representations and Registers
In this talk, David Annal introduces the 1911 census and shows what it reveals about society at the time.
Presented by: David Annal
Length: 00:54:05
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT
The Hong Kong colonial cemetery
This talk focuses on a unique archive of design registers and textiles, which include woven and printed cloth, trimmings and lace, as well as stevenographs, gloves, socks, sashes and even two straw bonnets.
Presented by: Dr Dinah Eastop
Length: 00:49:25
Fri, 7 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT
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