1000 years of history, 1000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths... more
It's often impossible to find direct accounts of poor people in the historical record, especially the further back you look.... more
In this episode, we examine a rare collection which contains thousands of letters written by people living in poverty between... more
At The National Archives, we hold records that tell fascinating stories of real people who lived through the horrors of... more
In this episode, we explore unique documents held at The National Archives that tell the stories of prisoners of war... more
In December 1773, 340 tea chests were hurled into Boston Harbour by a protesting crowd. It was a... more
In this episode, we examine the British response to the Boston Tea Party. A protest that ignited the flames of... more
A flying machine , a fish-shaped hot air balloon, and a self-ventilating hat. From million dollar ideas... more
A flying machine, a fish-shaped hot air balloon, and a self-ventilating hat. In this episode of On the Record,... more
Muck-spreading, rat-gassing, carrot-pulling — all in a day’s work for a land girl! You probably know the land girls as... more
In this episode, we're digging deeper into the history of the Women's Land Army, using The National Archives’ unique collections to... more
Muck-spreading, rat-gassing, carrot-pulling — all in a day’s work for a land girl! You probably know the land girls as plucky young... more