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The National Archives
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Explore 1,000 years of history
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[Help with your research](/help-with-your-research/) [Search the catalogue](https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/) [Plan your visit](/about/visit-us/)
### Reading room disruption
From 10 February until early March, our reading rooms will have reduced space and possible noise while maintenance work is carried out. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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### MI5 events
Browse our exciting programme of talks and tours, delving into stories of espionage.
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### On the Record: Secrets of the Prize Papers
Tune in to our podcast mini-series on this extraordinary collection.
](https://pod.link/1460242815/episode/aead94345b74c4e8730cd7dfd05778cf)
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### Exhibition coming soon – MI5: Official Secrets
Find out about our upcoming exhibition in partnership with MI5 – opening 5 April 2025.
](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/mi5-official-secrets)
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### Anthony Blunt's confession
Explore the story of the infamous double agent.
](https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-collection/stories/anthony-blunt-confession/)
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### LGBTQ+ histories and Colonial Office records
Read a new blog reflecting on the challenges and opportunities of this research.
](https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/lgbtq-histories-and-colonial-office-records/)
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### The story of a century: The 13th century
Join us for our three-part series about Europe in the 13th century.
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### Book your reading room visit
To view our documents we encourage you to book your visit in advance.
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### Our research & academic collaboration
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### Education
View award-winning resources for students and teachers.
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### Information management
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