The National Archives Trust

Supporting education & engagement projects to share the stories held at The National Archives and beyond. Chair @dablough. Founding Chair @AnthonySeldon.

[The National Archives Education Service @UKNatArcEdu]

We're excited to announce the launch of our new workshop designed for students who are blind or partially sighted!

Based on a pilot with @newcollworc, the free workshop uses 3D-printed tactile images, props, audio, and original documents.

Learn more: https://t.co/DOhHlCVkjo

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

We're proud to support new sensory workshops at @UkNatArchives for students who are blind or partially sighted. Learn more: https://t.co/u9jQ7foj6J Thanks to the Powell Family Foundation, the Edith Murphy Foundation and @spectaclemakers for their generosity.

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

Discover @uknatarchives untold stories in our new video from @AnthonySeldon

Join our Founding Chair, Sir Anthony Seldon, as he views historic records on Britain’s first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, and his hesitation to lead the nation into war.

https://t.co/nm5tW3MSX5

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

@NatArchiveTrust Trustee, Author, Columnist, & Associate Editor @thetimes, @BenMacintyre1, explores the @UkNatArchives Zigzag files, uncovering the remarkable story of Britain’s most famous WWII double agent, Agent Zigzag
https://t.co/Xx0o1skeDT

#TheNationalArchives #archives

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

This week, our Trustee Chair @dablough, uncovers a fascinating @UkNatArchives document - an Inland Revenue file revealing the financial dealings of Sir Winston Churchill...

https://t.co/nm5tW3MSX5

#NationalArchives #HistoryUncovered #ARA2024 #archives #nationalarchivestrust

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

Discover the untold stories within the National Archives! Dive into the first of our fascinating video series featuring Trustee and Author, @annesebba

Watch now and uncover history's secrets:
https://t.co/nm5tW3MSX5

#NationalArchives #HistoryUncovered #ARA2024 #archives

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

We're delighted to announce the launch of The National Archives Education Bursary Scheme. This new initiative offers schools £500 bursaries to support educational visits to The National Archives in Kew. Applications open 2 Sept. To learn more and apply: https://t.co/6hPTPcg9ti

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

The Trust staff team had a fantastic day @ChalkeFestival! Great to hear from brilliant speakers like @Raksha_Digs and @JamesKanag
#Chalkehistoryfestival

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

We are thrilled to congratulate our National Archives Trust Ambassador, @TracyBorman, on being awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours for her exceptional services to heritage. This recognition is truly well-deserved. Congratulations Tracy! #heritage #archives

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Discover how memories and archives play a crucial role in preserving the stories that shaped our mission. #WorldArchiveDay

[David Lough @dablough]

Coronations from Richard II to Elizabeth II seen yesterday @UkNatArchives by guests of @NatArchiveTrust promoting the education & engagement value of UK’s unmatched archives - needed in this age of fake news

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

Our new exhibition, Great Escapes opens today

Discover iconic and under-told stories of prisoners of war and civilian internees from the Second World War

⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "fascinating... a revelatory insight into the prisoner-of-war experience" - @Telegraph

https://t.co/g7pJ8HvWP2

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

We can today announce our upcoming exhibition, Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives, opening in February 2024. Read more here: https://t.co/yQTwIWDw1F

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

We recently had a wonderful opportunity to visit @SuffolkArchives and make new connections with sector colleagues, see best practice in action, and be inspired by the many activities being delivered by The Hold. A great example of how to engage the public with archival heritage

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

⏰ The wait is finally over ⏰

Spirit of Invention, our free family friendly design exhibition, is open ❗

Where will your creativity take you?

Details here: https://t.co/HSXBXYWpYM

#SpiritofInvention

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

Welcoming New Trustees to the Board of the National Archives Trust

https://t.co/G0kj3UWznQ

[Floella Benjamin @FloellaBenjamin]

Very excited to be celebrating the #Windrush 75th anniversary at @UkNatArchives and telling my story of Coming to England and sharing experiences with children across the country @hcarter_history

[The National Archives Education Service @UKNatArcEdu]

Our #20sStreets project has been nominated in the #MandHAwards Learning Programme of the Year category! We're incredibly proud of this project and the fantastic work of the students who took part.
Take a look at the resource for yourself here: https://t.co/lHR4gWNQr4

[The National Archives Trust @NatArchiveTrust]

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic fundraiser (philanthropy and grants) to support our mission to share the nation's stories through the treasures held @UkNatArchives. Deadline 9 January 2023. https://t.co/qSd3mzxE7q