All posts VideoWhat’s On-line: ‘Top level tips – discovering your local history’Friday 24 July 2020Do you want to research your town or even the history of your house? In this short expert-led webinar you will find out all you need to know in order to get sta...VideoWhat’s On-line: ‘We need to buck ourselves up a bit’ – British propaganda of the Second World WarFriday 24 July 2020At the outbreak of war in 1939, the newly formed Ministry of Information set out to inform and influence the British public and maintain their morale. They did...VideoFilm of the Month: New National Health ServiceMonday 6 July 2020 The National Archives education team’s film of the month highlights a Pathé film relating to current events, anniversaries or key topics that you may...AudioManorial Documents: Past, present and into the future – Keynote Address and SessionsTuesday 30 June 2020The one-day conference – ‘Manorial Documents: Past, present and into the future’ – took place at The National Archives on Tuesday 25 September 2...VideoWhat’s On-line: Caribbean connectionsWednesday 24 June 2020Since the settling of the British Caribbean in the 17th century, people have returned or emigrated to Britain. However, up until the 19th century, it is difficu...VideoWhat’s On-line: Shut up – quarantine and social distancing during Tudor epidemicsWednesday 24 June 2020How did the state react to epidemic outbreaks during the Medieval and Early Modern period? In this talk you’ll learn about Henry VIII’s attitudes to inf...On the RecordRefugee storiesMonday 15 June 2020Refugee Week (15-21 June) is an annual event that celebrates the contributions of refugees to Britain. Many refugee stories have found their way onto our reposi...On the RecordOn the Record: Refugee stories (a trailer)Thursday 11 June 2020To mark Refugee Week (15-21 June) we are sharing just a few of the many refugee stories held in our vast collection. In a special episode we will be going beyon...VideoFilm of the Month: Evacuation of DunkirkThursday 4 June 2020The National Archives education team’s film of the month highlights a Pathé film relating to current events, anniversaries or key topics that you may be cove...VideoWhat’s On-Line: Aliens and strangers – migration to England in the Early Modern PeriodThursday 4 June 2020England was shaped by waves of religious, economic and political migration from across Europe in the Early Modern period. In this talk, we explore the experienc...VideoWhat’s On-Line: Power, magnificence and Renaissance diplomacy – the Field of the Cloth of GoldThursday 4 June 20207-24 June 2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a dazzling summit where the French and English kings Francis I and Henry VIII met...VideoWhat’s On-Line: Top level tips – discovering your family historyThursday 4 June 2020Beginning your family history can be overwhelming but can be much simpler if you know where to start. Join our expert-led webinar that will give you all of the... 1 2 3 … 84 »
