The National Archives
Information management. Access best practice in records management and transfer, and information re-use. We are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales.
Census records - The National Archives
However, you can view censuses from 1841 to 1921 free of charge on site at The National Archives in Kew, and from 1841 to 1911 at many libraries and record offices and at FamilySearch Centres worldwide. The 1921 Census is also free to view via Findmypast at the Manchester Central Library, on St Peter’s Square, Manchester, supported by the ...
Free online records: digital microfilm - The National Archives
Using the links in the table below, find records on digital microfilm as follows: Step 1: Click on the record series title in the table to view the series description in our catalogue (for example, click on ‘Records of service of the Coastguard 1816-1947’ to view this record series, which has the catalogue reference ADM 175).
Research guides - The National Archives
The research guidance listed below can help you explore a particular historical subject. Each guide indicates how to find access and understand records to support your research. Records at The National Archives are arranged by government department or court, not by subject. These guides will help you identify which departments and courts kept the relevant […]
Start here - The National Archives
Start here. If you are new to The National Archives and want some help getting started with your family history or any other kind of research, you’re in the right place. Follow the links below to find out where and how to start your research, or explore curated highlights from our collection.
Photographs - The National Archives
3.1 Use The National Archives’ Image Library. Our Image Library contains over 75,000 images available to download (charges apply) immediately. Some of these images are of written documents or artwork but many thousands are digitised versions of original photographs. You can search the Image Library using keywords.
The 1921 Census of England and Wales - The National Archives
The 1921 Census. The 1921 Census: the largest census release ever in England and Wales. On 19 June 1921, close to 38 million individuals in England and Wales completed a census return. This year, the details of those households became available to search and view online for the first time. This unique snapshot lets us step back 100 years and ...
Website search - The National Archives
Search our website. Hear about our latest news, stories from the collection and priority booking for events. The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone.
Houses - The National Archives
The best place to try searching for the history of the ownership and construction of a house is the local archive for the area in which the house is located. This might be a local borough, city or county archive or a local studies centre or library. Typically these archives hold local maps, electoral registers and family and estate papers, all ...
What are archives? - The National Archives
Archives are collections of information – known as records. These come in many forms such as: letters reports minutes registers maps photographs and films digital files sound recordings The National Archives is the largest archive in the United Kingdom, but there are many other, smaller archives that may have records to help with your research. […]