The National Archives is based in Kew in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south-west London. The building was opened in 1977 as an additional home for the public records, which were held in a building on See more

• 1991–2005: Sarah Tyacke
• 2005–2010: Natalie Ceeney
• 2010–2013: Oliver Morley
• 2013–2014: Clem Brohier (acting)
• 2014–2024: Jeff James See more

Types of records
The National Archives is His Majesty's Government's official archive, "containing 1000 years of history from Domesday Book to the present", with records from parchment and paper scrolls through to digital files and See more

The National Archives was created in 2003 by combining the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission and is a non-ministerial department reporting … See more

TNA claims it is "at the heart of information policy—setting standards and supporting innovation in information and records management across … See more

The National Archives (and before it the Public Record Office) has long had a role of oversight and leadership for the entire archives sector and archives profession in the UK, including local government and non-governmental archives. Under the Public Records Act … See more

The National Archives also provides services to help users in their research and also find collections beyond those it holds.
Education
The National Archives' education web page is a free … See more