The National Archives has won prestigious funding to upgrade its analytical research laboratory creating a centre of ...

We have become a founding member of EHRI-UK – the national body representing Holocaust-related collections in the United Kingdom. The other founding members are the Wiener Holocaust Library, the ...

Provides general advice on the care of mixed collections. See Section 5.9 for hazards, and p,79 for general information on mould. The Enemy in Archives : Managing Mould, Catherine Firth – 2021 A short ...

Heritage science and conservation research (HSCR) is multifaceted and collaborative, drawing on disciplines spanning engineering, physical and social sciences, and the humanities; it is carried out by ...

We support and strengthen the archive sector’s ability to safeguard collections through offering our expertise and providing access to cutting-edge scientific instruments and equipment. Through our ...

Enhancing the readability of archival documents through scientific techniques is a dynamic and evolving field of research. By using advanced methods, we can reveal text and images that were previously ...

Suggested inquiry questions: How do these documents help us understand the context of the political thought behind the American revolution? What do these documents reveal about the rights and ...

Moulds are decomposers, which means they break down organic matter such as dead plants, animals, and other organic materials. They do this by releasing enzymes to break down organic compounds into ...

The National Archives is happy to be hosting a heat for this year’s Historical Association Great Debate. Taking place in the evening of Thursday 5 th December 2024, we are looking for students with an ...

We offer training to develop skills, knowledge and understanding within the archives sector. Our training sessions are relevant from both an organisational and individual perspective. Please email us ...

Suggested inquiry questions: What caused the Great Fire of London and how did they stop it from happening again? Potential activities: The class could make a class mural of the Great Fire of London or ...