Description
About The National Archives
The National Archives is at the heart of information policy - setting
standards and supporting innovation in information and records
management across the UK, and providing a practical framework of best
practice for opening up and encouraging the re-use of public sector
information. This work helps inform today´s decisions and ensure that
they become tomorrow´s permanent record. The National Archives is also
the official archive for England, Wales and the central UK government,
containing 900 years of history from Domesday Book to the present, with
records ranging from parchment and paper scrolls through to recently
created digital files and archived websites. Increasingly, these
records are being put online, making them universally accessible.
The National Archives is a government
department and an executive agency under the Secretary of State for
Justice. We give detailed guidance to government departments and the
public sector on information management, in order to ensure the
survival of records in whichever form they are created, be it paper or
digital. We also advise custodians throughout the public and private
sectors about the care of historical archives.
In October 2006, The National Archives merged
with The Office of Public Sector Information, bringing together policy
leadership across the whole information management spectrum. Through
the merger, The National Archives gained expertise in finding, using,
sharing and trading information throughout government and the wider
public sector, consolidating its resources in best practice and
guidance in preserving information for the future.
As the official archive for England, Wales and
the central UK government, The National Archives holds records ranging
from parchment and paper scrolls through to digital files and archived
websites. You can use our online services to search our database and
download certain documents. If unable to find a document online, visit
the original collection at The National Archives in Kew, West London.
What The National Archives have to OfferAn On-line shop along with various search options. A large amount of public sector information is available from the National Archives along with Census records and online documents.
ResearchThe National Archives support research of many different types. Academic research is well catered for, and those wishing to trace their family tree and locate images related to the subject will find a wealth of information.
PricesPrices vary depending on the particular images or documents you wish to purchase, please contact the National Archives for more information.
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