1000 years of history, 1000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths... 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
Reporters, cameras, speeches, and even songs publicised the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush when it docked at Tilbury on... more
In this episode, we highlight the experiences of the Windrush Generation, who travelled to Britain between 1948 and 1971. We... more
From Richard III’s lavish wardrobe to Queen Victoria’s chaotic ceremony, coronations have a rich and fascinating history. For some, a... more
Take a closer look at records of propaganda in our collections. In this episode, we have four stories of deliberate... more
In this episode, we’re looking at propaganda in our collections. We share four stories of deliberate attempts by governments to... more
By 1800, there were 300,000 Africans enslaved in the British colony of Jamaica. Despite harsh punishments and low odds of... more
What happens when treasonous plots fail? What happens when innocent people get pulled into dangerous schemes? In this episode, we... more
The history of English monarchs is a tale brimming with assassination attempts. Queen Elizabeth I thwarted many attempts to replace... more
Delve into centuries of treason in this three part mini-series. Join us as we uncover stories from across the globe,... more
1,000 years of history, 1,000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that... more
The Colonial Office was the government department responsible for Britain’s colonies at various points throughout the 18th to 20th centuries.... more
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Britain’s Colonial Office records. This was the government department responsible for... more
The history of English monarchs is a tale brimming with assassination attempts. Queen Elizabeth I thwarted many attempts to replace her with... more