Tag: National Archives (UK)
Thrilling handwritten letter from JRR Tolkien disc...
Posted by Joanne Swann | Mar 23, 2023 | Life Stories | 0 |
National Archives reveals new historical record: The 1265 Parliament and the Beginnings of Broader Representation
by Joanne Swann | Oct 8, 2024 | Records | 0 |
The National Archives has unveiled an important historical document that captures a pivotal moment in English history—the summoning of citizens beyond the aristocratic elites to the 1265 Parliament.
Read MoreNational Archives Autumn lineup of events for history enthusiasts
by Joanne Swann | Sep 24, 2024 | Organisations | 0 |
This autumn, The National Archives invites history lovers to explore the past through a series of engaging onsite and online events.
Read MoreNational Archives UK seeks new members for user advisory group
by Joanne Swann | Aug 15, 2024 | Organisations | 0 |
The National Archives is extending an invitation to regular users of its services to apply for membership in its User Advisory Group (UAG). This group serves a crucial function in informing the development and refinement of the services offered by The National Archives.
Read MoreNow open! Great Escapes Exhibition
by Joanne Swann | Feb 5, 2024 | Organisations | 0 |
‘Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives’ is a major new exhibition from The National Archives exploring the human spirit in times of captivity during the Second World War.
Read MoreThe National Archives hosts WW2 army records workshop
by Joanne Swann | Jan 29, 2024 | Other News | 0 |
The National Archives is hosting a 45-minute online workshop, designed to assist individuals in exploring their family history, with a specific focus on the Second World War.
Read MoreMedieval remedy for cold and flu!
by Joanne Swann | Dec 12, 2023 | Other News | 0 |
Explore 15th-century cold and flu remedies with the UK National Archives featuring common ingredients such as stale ale, ground nutmeg, and mustard seeds!
Read MoreThe National Archives U.K. announces new exhibition: Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War captives
by Joanne Swann | Nov 16, 2023 | Organisations | 0 |
The National Archives has revealed the details of its upcoming exhibition, “Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives,” scheduled to open in February 2024.
Read MoreTracing Your Ancestry Through Military Records
by Joanne Swann | Apr 20, 2023 | Analysis and Advice | 0 |
While there are many resources available for genealogists, military records are often overlooked. In this article, we explore how military records can provide a wealth of information about an ancestor’s life and service to their country.
Read MoreU.S. and UK national archives collaborate on American Revolutionary War program
by Joanne Swann | Feb 24, 2023 | Organisations | 0 |
The U.S. and UK National Archives join to present a special program, “Rebellion or Revolution? Understanding the American Revolutionary War.”
Read MoreThe UK National Archives to Publish Court Judgments
The UK National Archives has taken on responsibility for the external publication of court judgments, creating the first publicly available government database of judgments.
Read MoreRecords at Risk Fund Awards Grants to Save Vulnerable Collections
by Editor | Apr 15, 2022 | Organisations | 0 |
The UK’s National Archives have announced the organisations who have won grants from their...
Read MoreService Personnel Records From the UK’s Ministry of Defence Now Available
UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) service personnel records will go on to the National Archives...
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