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The National Archives
The National Archives
Kew
TW9 4DU
Surrey
England
Collection details
Archives
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Guided tours: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
Contact Centre/Enquiries (Tel)
:
020 8876 3444
General information (Fax)
:
020 8392 5345
E-mail
:
enquiry@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Website
:
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Open
Mon, Wed, Fri 09.00-17.00
Tues 10.00-19.00
Thur 09.00-19.00
Sat 09.30-17.00
Admission charges
Free
Description
The National Archives holds all public records for the UK, England and Wales. To access records, visitors must sign up as a Reader. This is free and allows access to the Reading Rooms where you can see, and in most cases handle, original documents up to 1000 years old. Registering will take about five minutes. Bring some form of identification (passprt, driving licence or bank card) to The National Archives.
Collections description
Public Records dating back approximately 1000 years. Also the Historical Manuscripts Commission holding details of private archival collections.
Articles
1918 - 2008: Ninety Years Of Remembrance - Some Web Resources
Database Of 18 Million UK-Bound Passengers Made Available Online
News In Brief - Week Ending August 10 2008
National Archives At Kew Re-Opens After £4m Transformation
Culture Minister Slaps Export Bar On Portrait Of Chartmaker Alexander Dalrymple
News In Brief - Week Ending January 21 2008
National Archives Film Project Wins BETT 2008 Education Award
Trails
Known Homosexuals - Lesbian History In The Archives
On The Trail Of Guy Fawkes In The UK's Museums And Heritage Sites
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
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