UK Parliamentary Archives
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We're moving The National Archives. Access to some collections is reducing and our public search room will close in June 2024. Visit our website to find out more. We look after the historic records of the UK House of Commons and House of Lords, dating back more than 500 years, preserved in the Victoria Tower. Update description
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2018-07-04
On this day 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. What many people don't know is that we have a copy of the Declaration in our Main Papers collection. For more information about Parliament and North America and to view the full Declaration, vi
On this day 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. What many people don't know is that we have a copy of the Declaration in our Main Papers collection. For more information about Parliament and North America and to view the full Declaration, vi
2018-07-03
130 years ago this month, the Matchstick Girls strike took place in Bow, London. These feisty ladies challenged the man for better pay & working conditions. Their cause was backed by Liberal activist, Anne Besant & radical MP, Charles Bradlaugh. Eventuall
130 years ago this month, the Matchstick Girls strike took place in Bow, London. These feisty ladies challenged the man for better pay & working conditions. Their cause was backed by Liberal activist, Anne Besant & radical MP, Charles Bradlaugh. Eventuall
2018-07-02
#OTD in 1928 the Representation of the People Act received Royal Assent and gave all men and women over 21 the right to vote. Visit the Voice and Vote exhibition in Parliament to find out more http://ow.ly/Hcff30kCh4Q #TowerEquality
#OTD in 1928 the Representation of the People Act received Royal Assent and gave all men and women over 21 the right to vote. Visit the Voice and Vote exhibition in Parliament to find out more http://ow.ly/Hcff30kCh4Q #TowerEquality
2018-07-01
#OTD in 1916 the Battle of the Somme began and lasted 5 months, ending on 18 November 1916. It was intended as a joint offensive by the French and British armies and took place along the River Somme in Northern France. Discover more at http://ow.ly/AWLP30
#OTD in 1916 the Battle of the Somme began and lasted 5 months, ending on 18 November 1916. It was intended as a joint offensive by the French and British armies and took place along the River Somme in Northern France. Discover more at http://ow.ly/AWLP30
2018-06-30
Today is the International Day of Parliamentarism. This day recognises the importance of parliaments, their responsibility of representing the people and celebrates the global parliamentary community. From our collections, here is a photo of the UK Houses
Today is the International Day of Parliamentarism. This day recognises the importance of parliaments, their responsibility of representing the people and celebrates the global parliamentary community. From our collections, here is a photo of the UK Houses
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