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Official archive of the UK government. Discover our online collections, research guides and educational resources, spanning 1000 years of history.
Kew, London
Joined July 2009
š£ Exhibition extended! 'MI5: Official Secrets' has been our most popular exhibition to date at The National Archives in Kew. If you haven't yet visited, you still have time, as we are extending its run until 23 November. Plan your visit, entry free: https://t.co/4smRqnfyFo
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The birth of Draculaš§š¼ Stoker completed this form to register his ownership of a play titled Dracula; or the Un-Dead, a dramatic adaptation of his seminal novel. This would later have consequences for a classic film. Read more: https://t.co/1GgFIxhybK
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Todayās Manna - 10.31.25 Puffed Up Over Sin 1 Cor 5:2 (NKJV) And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you. How can a church that claims to follow the Lord be proud of sin, especially sexual sin? 1
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š· Mystery solved! A secret diplomatic message deciphered after 350 years... In August this year we shared the story of an undeciphered letter from Louis XIVās France. Well, we now have an exciting update to share: https://t.co/QlTms7pzh3
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UPDATE! This mystery has now been solved:
nationalarchives.gov.uk
Ruth Selman shares an exciting update to her previous blog post about a 17th-century letter written in cipher.
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You can now grab a copy of my book at National Archives bookshop! @UkNatArchives Why not also check out the free exhibition they've put on with MI5, extended due to popular demand until 23rd November 2025.
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š Did your ancestor work in intelligence? Many visitors to our MI5 exhibition have told us that they believe someone in their family's past worked in intelligence. If that's you too, take a look at our tips to help you find out: https://t.co/yyTnfjhSec
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š· Accident at Chumhill, Lynton and Barnstaple railway, 1898. Catalogue reference: ZSPC11-291 (84)
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š This year marks 200 years since the beginning of rail travel. Our latest podcast to delves into our records to uncover the personal stories behind Britainās railways, spanning tragedy, resilience, and everyday journeys. Listen in now: https://t.co/mpPHYfBqct...
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One of UKās worst ever mining disasters 91 years ago today when 266 men died at Gresford. New @UkNatArchives display of records and artefacts opens. https://t.co/3ZHF0fIIpz
mirror.co.uk
On the anniversary of a Welsh mining disaster in which 266 men were killed, poignant records and artefacts go on show for very first time
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š£Calling all Slow Horses fans! Tying in with our ongoing exhibition 'MI5: Official Secrets' ā we have partnered with @AppleTV to host a *free* release-day screening of episode one of the new series of Slow Horses. Find out more: https://t.co/u1cjvLChnJ
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Document made by husband of Shakespeareās granddaughter found in unlabelled box at The National Archives:
theguardian.com
Document from 1642 made by husband of Shakespeareās granddaughter found in unlabelled box at National Archives
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See the record up-close online here: https://t.co/ykQX3U05mK (8/8)
nationalarchives.gov.uk
After six years of brutal global conflict, this document marked the end of the Second World War.
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It set out the instructions to be given to Japanese forces and the consequences for any disobedience. Immediately following the surrender ceremony, the Union Jack, which had been taken down at the British surrender at Singapore in 1942, was hoisted to the British National Anthem.
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Democrats are fear-mongering! And for what? So they can keep COVID spending alive and wellāall for a $450 billion corporate welfare handout to Big Insurance. Here's the TRUTH about the expiring COVID credits and health insurance premiums in 2026.
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In this version, Seishiro Itagaki (Deputy Supreme Commander, Japanese Expeditionary Forces of the Southern Regions) signed the surrender alongside Louis Mountbatten (the Supreme Allied Commander, Southeast Asia) at a surrender ceremony in Singaporeās Council Chambers. (6/8)
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There were several instruments of surrender signed by Japanese commanders in September 1945.āÆTogether they set out the complete capitulation of Japanese forces in the various conflict areas across Southeast Asia. (5/8)
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We have in our collection this record that was signed on 12 September in Singapore, 10 days later than the first formal surrender signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Catalogue reference: FO 371/46415 (4/8) #VJDay80
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This day is marked at different times around the world ā on 15 August in the United Kingdom and Japan, on 14 August in the United States due to time-zone differences and again, on 2 September to mark when the first official surrender document was signed.Ā (3/8)
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My friend Elton Brand @sixers and I at my lab's Halloween party talking about the future of AI and Sports. What do you think of our costumes @rudy5fernandez @sergeibaka? Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween! š
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This was a radio broadcast and was the first time the Japanese public had ever heard their emperorās voice. (2/8)
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Today marks 80 years since VJ Day, the day that Imperial Japan surrendered in the Second World War, as Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration of July 1945 that set out the terms in which the Allies would accept a Japanese surrender (1/8)
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š Can you crack the code? The National Archives holds thousands of examples of codes and ciphers in our early modern records. Much of this correspondence was decrypted at the time, but this letter remains a mystery... https://t.co/G5jNBxYLr3
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