All posts Records and researchSpies, social climbers and suspicious stories from the files of MI5Tuesday 11 October 2022In 1962, civil servant John Vassall was sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for espionage....Records and researchThe Duchess of Norfolk’s DeedsFriday 7 October 2022Since August 2021, a team of dedicated volunteers has been helping The National Archives...Records and researchCommunal violence in 1808 and the role of the magistratesWednesday 5 October 2022various parts of England in 1808 which highlight the role of magistrates in dealing...Records and researchLieutenant Euan Lucie-Smith ‘reported missing’: A mother’s enquiryTuesday 4 October 2022Collections held by The National Archives offer an important opportunity to explore the significant...Records and researchResearching Black history in the 1921 CensusSaturday 1 October 2022The release of the 1921 Census has allowed people to uncover some fascinating stories,...Archives and archivistsConceptualising and contextualising a neglected archives sectorTuesday 27 September 2022In late February 2022, as an early part of my research I visited the...Records and researchLady Hester Stanhope: Queen of the DesertMonday 26 September 2022Lady Hester Stanhope was born in 1776. She was the niece of William Pitt...Archives and archivists20sStreets: Bringing local history to life for childrenThursday 22 September 2022How can studying local history be meaningful for students? What are the benefits of...Records and research‘Our women on the land’: Women’s Land Army index cards go onlineThursday 22 September 2022The Women’s Land Army (WLA) was established to support the war effort from the...Archives and archivistsAuthentic representation in archives: Reflections from our fellowsTuesday 6 September 2022Our Research Exchange series features staff and researchers from across The National Archives who discuss their...Records and researchEdward Carpenter: Free love advocate and LGBTQ+ rights pioneerMonday 29 August 2022Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) was an extraordinary individual for his time. Carpenter was an author,...Records and researchGarveyism: A letter from the black working classThursday 25 August 2022Some years ago a letter in our collection from a group of black working-class... « 1 … 15 16 17 18 19 … 168 »