The National Archives

The National Archives has a separate website

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 non-ministerial department.

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Research and statistics

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Transparency and freedom of information releases

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