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I have now worked at The National Archives for over 12 years. I started work at the Family Records Centre, gaining experience in Family History, but am now a member of the Diplomatic and Colonial team. I have given talks on overseas births, marriages and deaths, and on The Life of Philippe d’Auvergne. With the vast collection of records at Kew, there is always something new to take in interest in. I like Sci-fi TV and read most things from Tom Clancy to Terry Pratchett. I also regularly play football and, weather permitting, cricket, but the hardest part of life has been the years supporting QPR FC.

Wed May

2013

Red Devils’ delight in Manchester

Posted by Keith Mitchell in Records and research

With the end of another football season, I have to grudgingly admit the Red Devils from Manchester are the best team again. To win 20 top tier titles, compared to my team’s record, is certainly worth a mention. Football has also lost a great character and manager with the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.

So after watching another dreary performance from my team, I thought: What can the Archives tell you about football? A fair amount, judging by a search of our catalogue, Discovery. It is a wonder what a quick random search of a catalogue can find.

Photograph of the Manchester United Football Team, leaving the Central Station, Manchester, with the English Cup (catalogue ref: COPY 1/532/135)

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Thu Mar

2013

A stamp for the Ladies or the Gentleman?

Posted by Keith Mitchell in Records and research

The latest release of pictures from Through a Lens have been made available on Flickr, and these now include Aden, from the section entitled Yemen (the modern name for the region).

Picture of the ‘Kings’ taken outside the Palace of the Sultan of Lahey (catalogue ref: CO 1069/685/1)

The photographs include a visit by the Governor, Sir Tom Hickinbotham (catalogue ref: CO 1069/684); General views and Tribal studies (catalogue ref: CO 1069/679); and a picture of the ‘Kings’ taken outside the Palace of the Sultan of Lahey (catalogue ref: CO 1069\685, see above).

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