Fancy going behind-the-scenes at The National Archives?

Our next free guided tour for Friends members runs on Wednesday 1 May 📜

To book your free tour, join us online for just £30 a year:
ftna.org.uk/join-us/ and then visit our Talks page.

Delighted to share new, enhanced descriptions of the first Cowcher book of the Duchy of Lancaster The National Archives thx to Friends of The National Archives. Masses of information on medieval land, landholding, coastal and water management, forest law and crime and criminality: discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/r/C59…

We are proud to support The National Archives Education Service's project in collaboration with Anstee Bridge, helping young people learn about the start of the NHS through original records, such as recruitment posters and uniform designs.

Learn more in our November newsletter: ftna.org.uk/updates/

Amongst The National Archives vast collections can be found the rather over-looked and somewhat forgotten tale of Lady Alice Lisle, regicide’s widow and treasonous dissenter.

Ralph Thompson, unfolds her story: blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/lady-lisle-rel…

We're looking for #volunteers !

Vice Chairperson
Membership Secretary
Social Media Assistant
Assistant Newsletter Editor
Meetings Administrator
Outreach Coordinators

1-2 hours per week, mostly remote.
Previous experience not required. Contact us via: ftna.org.uk/volunteering/

Will you be in London on Thursday 23rd November? If so, why not come to the IHR History Day! This event for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts is an opportunity to explore library, museum, archive, and history collections 🏛️📜

#HistDay23

John Blanke was a Black trumpeter who performed at the courts of both King Henry VII and King Henry VIII. Our records of Blanke include a pay slip and petition to Henry VIII for a pay increase.

Discover the records here: beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-co…

Discovering the Tudor Domesday: Chertsey Abbey and the Valor Ecclesiasticus
📘 Study day with The National Archives this Saturday, 21st October
📌 Surrey History Centre, Woking

Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-…

Join The National Archives on 21st October for a study day on Chertsey Abbey and the 'Valor Ecclesiasticus' - Henry VIII's valuation of the church on the eve of the Reformation.
Register your interest here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/discovering-…

FTNA members get 20% off in the bookshop at The National Archives at Kew and online.

Join us from £30/year: buff.ly/2DngCJy then login to the members' area to access the discount code.

17thC Prize Papers Project: a new source for #MaritimeHistory

We've provided funding to help examine the newly-discovered 1650s-1700 papers, to add them to the Prize Papers in HCA32 and HCA 30, making them ready to enter the digitisation process.

The project: buff.ly/3rPnsqn

Joining us is a great way to give back to @UKNatArchives and its important work.
As a thank you, you'll get:

📕 BTS tours at The National Archives
📘 20% off in the shop (Kew/online)
📗 Special events
📙 Magazine, articles & podcasts

Join from £30/year buff.ly/2DngCJy