Exhibition
Love Letters
Discover 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion.
The National Archives
Explore 1,000 years of history
Record revealed
Royal accounts from 1605, including expenses to host Shakespeare's plays
Explore the parties of James I and VI's court as told by the royal household's financial accounts.
Exhibition
Happy & Glorious
See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
What's On
Secrets of The National Archives
This series of events showcases some of the most notable documents and stories from our collections.
News
More than 600 government files released under 20-year rule
More than 600 documents have been released by the Cabinet Office today under the 20-year rule.
News
Exhibition to explore the making of America to feature rare Declaration of Independence
A major 2026 exhibition will explore the birth of the United States of America to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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