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The National Archives

The National Archives is the official archive of the UK Government. It helps government departments manage their information more effectively and promotes the re-use of public sector information.

The National Archives incorporates the work of the former Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission, the Office of Public Sector Information and Her Majesty's Stationery Office

The National Archives

  • Contact point
    The National Archives
  • Address
    The National Archives
    Kew
    Richmond
    Surrey
    TW9 4DU
  • Phone number
    020 8876 3444
  • Text phone
    020 8392 9198
  • Fax
    020 8487 9211
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