About usThe UK government's official archive, from Domesday Book to websites
The National Archives is the UK government's official archive, containing over 1,000 years of history. We give detailed guidance to government departments and the public sector on information management and advise others about the care of historical archives.
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Who we are
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How we are run
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News
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Freedom of information
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