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The National Archives

The National Archives, Kew, TW9 4DU, Surrey, England

The National Archives holds all public records for the UK, England and Wales. To access records, visitors must sign up as a Reader. This is free and allows access to the Reading Rooms where you can see, and in most cases handle, original documents up to 1000 years old. Registering will take about five minutes. Bring some form of identification (passprt, driving licence or bank card) to The National Archives.

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Facilities

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8876 3444
Fax : 020 8392 5345
E-mail : enquiry@nationalarchives.gov.uk

URL : www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

Open

Mon, Wed, Fri 09.00-17.00 Tues 10.00-19.00 Thur 09.00-19.00 Sat 09.30-17.00

Admission Charges

Free

General Information

Cultural collections description

The National Archives hold all public records for England and Wales. A growing amount of information is being added to their website about holdings relating to migrant communities and the UK's former colonial holdings. The descriptions below don't begin to summarise what they have - but rather point to some newer online resources resulting from recent projects.

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General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Children and Families

Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education

Schools Education

Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities

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Search The Diverse Collections Of The Museum Of London Online

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The Museum Of London's new microsite allows you to search for the story of the many cultures of London in their collections.

This image shows Sir Mancherjee Bhownaggree, MP for Bethnal Green 1895 - 1906. A supporter of British rule in India, he was nicknamed 'bow-the-knee' by opponents. However he also lobbied parliament on the rights of Indian subjects.

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