Our research blog
Subhas Chandra Bose and India at war
This blog explores the complex history of India’s role as part of the British Empire between 1939–45, during the Second World War.
Blogs at The National Archives
Discover all the latest news, projects and updates from blogs across The National Archives.
Blog posts, page 5 of 13
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News
Increase in fees
On Monday 2 February 2026, The National Archives will increase fees for some services as we bring charges in line with current delivery costs.
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Podcast
On the Record: Love Letters
This episode looks at the extraordinary collection of love letters, spanning centuries, that you might not expect to find in a government archive.
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Podcast
Trailer – On the Record: Love Letters
In our next episode of On the Record, we explore 500 years of devotion, longing and forbidden love from our new Love Letters exhibition.
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Collection blog
A place of refuge in the colonies
The National Archives holds powerful material relating to the Holocaust. With over 11 million records on the topic, what stories can we uncover?
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News
Pupils in North East England get hands-on with history
Our collaboration with North East Museums will allow young people in North East England to work with our historic records without having to travel to London.
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News
Until Sat 12 April: Love Letters exhibition reveals the lengths we go for love
Love letters relating to some of the most famous love affairs in British history are on show at The National Archives from Saturday 24 January 2026.
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News
The National Archives welcomes new directors
Tobi Adetimilehin joins the organisation as Finance Director and Claire Wightman is appointed Director of People, Inclusion, and Change.
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Our research blog
Pollution in the Archive
In this blog, Heather Craddock and Giorgia Tolfo reflect on the 2025 ‘Talking records: Pollution in the Archive’ symposium held at The National Archives.
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News
The National Archives and RIBA to partner
The collaboration will provide interim public access to the RIBA Drawings and Archives collections formerly housed in South Kensington.
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Our research blog
Archive Rambler: from Westward Ho! to Bideford
Giorgia Tolfo continues her trip along the South West Coast Path, exploring the rewards of combining archival research and walking.
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Our research blog
Archive Rambler: from Hartland to Clovelly
How can archival research deepen the experience of hiking, and vice versa? Giorgia Tolfo finds out on a trip down the South West Coast Path.
