The National Archives is the government's national archive for England, Wales and the United Kingdom, they hold over 1,000 years of the nation's records for everyone to discover and use. They give detailed guidance to government departments and the public sector on information management and advise others about the care of historical archives. The National Archives' collection of over 11 million historical government and public records is one of the largest in the world.  From Domesday Book to modern government papers and digital files, our collection includes paper and parchment, electronic records and websites, photographs, posters, maps, drawings and paintings. What they hold... What they do... Get Involved with the National Archives...   Access their records online! Looking for a person? Research your family history Looking for a place? Research the history of places Looking for a subject? Research UK History Catalogues and online records - Access their online Catalogue and a wide range of databases to help you search and find records. Understand the archives - make your research more productive.   The National Archives Education Service The National Archives Education Service brings history to life through their award-winning programme of taught sessions and online resources.

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