The National Archives
A treasure trove for curious people, we bring 1000 years alive online and in Kew.
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We are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales.
Mary II’s love letters to William III - The National Archives
Mary II’s love letters to William III - The National Archives
Buried among a collection of official documents curated by William III are an unusual find: expressions of love.
Louis Wain - The National Archives
Louis Wain - The National Archives
Louis Wain (1860–1939) was an artist and illustrator who achieved great fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for his drawings of cats.
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William Shakespeare - The National Archives
William Shakespeare - The National Archives
Through documents held in The National Archives, we can gain an incredible insight into the life of one of the world's most famous playwrights.
Jane Austen’s will - The National Archives
Jane Austen’s will - The National Archives
Explore Jane Austen's will, in her own handwriting, which shows how the novelist planned to share her belongings with family and friends after her death.
Visit our online shop
Visit our online shop
The National Archives Shop stocks a beautiful and unusual range of gifts and books inspired by the story of Britain and the treasures in our collection.
On the Record: The Putney Debates - The National Archives
On the Record: The Putney Debates - The National Archives
On this episode of On the Record, we step inside St Mary’s Church, Putney in 1647, where many wrestled with bold, world shaping ideas.
Family history: Tracing your Irish ancestors
Family history: Tracing your Irish ancestors
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Textile designs by Marian Mahler and... - The National Archives
Textile designs by Marian Mahler and... - The National Archives
Jacqueline Groag and Marian Mahler brought colour and energy to mid‑century British homes with their modern textile patterns. Our collections include the designs they created for textile company David Whitehead, along with key records tracing their stories as European émigrés.
On the Record Podcast - The National Archives
On the Record Podcast - The National Archives
The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths the real life stories found in our vast collections.
What's on - Events at The National Archives
What's on - Events at The National Archives
Discover our exhibitions, events and family activities for all – online and at Kew.
The birth of the travel guide - The National Archives
The birth of the travel guide - The National Archives
In the 19th century travel evolved from an aristocratic privilege to middle-class reality. Explore how rail guides made this possible.
On the Record: Love Letters - The National Archives
On the Record: Love Letters - The National Archives
This episode looks at the extraordinary collection of love letters, spanning centuries, that you might not expect to find in a government archive.
Read: Revel Office accounts from James I’s court
Read: Revel Office accounts from James I’s court
Explore the parties of James I and VI's court as told by the royal household's financial accounts.
Explore the expanding travelling basket design
Explore the expanding travelling basket design
In 1866, a British luggage manufacturer attempted to capitalise on the expansion of railway lines with a unique and royal travel bag.
Explore visual treasures in our collection
Explore visual treasures in our collection
The National Archives
Happy & Glorious – Art on display now
Happy & Glorious – Art on display now
See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
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