First World War 100

We have marked the centenary of the war with an extensive programme, spanning a four-year period between 2014 and 2018.

Find out more about our programme, which explored major anniversaries and key aspects of the war through themes (such as technology and the Middle East), special projects and partnerships.

About our programme

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Blog posts about the First World War

Find and read our blog posts relating to the First World War.

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Voices of the Armistice

A series of evocative podcasts that bring to life individual experiences of those who...

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Armistice and Legacy - a graphic novel on the First World War

The Education team at The National Archives is always busy preparing workshops for school...

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Plays about South Asia and the First World War

Five short plays produced in response to documents in our collection relating to the...

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Letters from the First World War, 1915

Use our education resource to explore how men from varied backgrounds experienced active service.

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First World War podcasts and videos

Let our podcasts and videos guide you through our records of the First World...

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Find your ancestor in our First World War records

If you want to explore our First World War records and are new to...

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Browse our online collections

We hold a vast collection of documents, letters, diaries, maps and photographs from the...

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First World War titles in the bookshop

Our bookshop sells a wide range of books, DVDs and merchandise related to the...