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List of immigrant Londoners from 1483

A remarkable insight into London's medieval immigrant population.

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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: a trailblazing composer

Learn about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a pioneering British composer and conductor.

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Royal Flying Corps and Successors: World War One Gallantry Award Medal Index Cards Released

An exciting partnership between The National Archives and Forces War Records.

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The National Archives wins £1.3m award to create centre of excellence for heritage science

The National Archives has won prestigious funding to upgrade its analytical research laboratory.

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Henry V - An evening with Dan Jones

Discover the astonishing rise of England’s greatest warrior king.

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Secrets of The National Archives: Letter from Robert Dudley to Elizabeth I

Explore the private life of Elizabeth I with bestselling author and historian Tracy Borman.

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