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The National Archives is the official archive and publisher for the UK government and for England and Wales. It is the guardian of some of our most iconic national documents, dating back over 1,000 years. The National Archives is a...
How to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921.
The council advises the Lord Chancellor on issues around public records over 30 years old, including public access to records when they’re transferred to the National Archives. The council also advises on requests by government departments to keep hold of...
Under the Public Records Act, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office must transfer files selected for permanent preservation to The National Archives.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently in the process of transferring circa 9.3 million Service records to The National Archives.
Reports and explanations regarding the transfer of records from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to The National Archives from 2012 onwards.
The Secretary of State has reappointed Sonia Cargan and Rommel Pereira as Board Members of The National Archives.
The framework document sets out the broad governance framework within which The National Archives and DCMS operate.
Links for the Board of Inquiries (BOIs) available in The National Archives.
Reports and explanations regarding the transfer of records from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to The National Archives from 2021.
This document contains the following information: The National Archives report 2007 to 2008.
Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.
This report details the annual report and accounts for The National Archives.
Reports and explanations regarding the transfer of records from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to The National Archives from 2019.
This document contains the following information: The National Archives annual report and accounts 2006 to 2007.
A table of FCDO’s transferred material with effect from 1 January 2014.
This document contains the following information: The National Archives annual report 2008 to 2009.
This document sets out the accountability framework for The National Archives
This report details the 2022 to 2023 annual report and accounts for The National Archives.
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