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Archive Sector Leadership department at The National Archives UK. We support archives of all types and sizes across England. Find out more about the support we offer: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/

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Archives Revealed - Portals Archives Revealed is the only grant programme in the United Kingdom (UK) dedicated to the cataloguing and unlocking of archival collections. The programme is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fu...

Feeling inspired?

Applications for #ArchivesRevealed cataloguing and consortium grants open on Monday 16 March.

Apply here by Thursday 30 April: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... (5/5)

05.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 - 2026 - Portals Cataloguing Grants Awarded 2026 Churchill Archives Centre – Β£49,998 Project: The Personal is Political: the papers of Harriet Harman Churchill Archives Centre holds personal papers which are important...

Also receiving cataloguing grants… Royal Northern College of Music, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, @uniofhull.bsky.social, @lulgalleries.bsky.social & Yorkshire Film Archive
Find out more here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... (4/5)

05.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done to our cataloguing grant recipients: @chuarchives.bsky.social, Govanhill Baths Community Trust, @insolecourt.bsky.social, @rbkc.gov.uk, @lselibrary.bsky.social, Matt’s Gallery Ltd, @natlibscot.bsky.social, Re-dock, Royal Horticultural Society… (3/5)

05.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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2025 - 2026 - Portals Consortium Grants Awarded 2026 The Vindolanda Trust – Β£149,996 The Vindolanda Trust will lead a partnership with Durham University and North East Museums to catalogue five archives relating to Hadrian...

Congratulations to @vindolandatrust.bsky.social on receiving the consortium grant worth Β£149,996. They will lead a partnership with @ducollections.bsky.social and @northeastmuseums.bsky.social to catalogue 5 archives relating to Hadrian’s Wall: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... (2/5)

05.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Suttons floral display at the Chelsea Flower Show, 1958 – a grass bath runs through beds containing a vast variation of flower types.

Suttons floral display at the Chelsea Flower Show, 1958 – a grass bath runs through beds containing a vast variation of flower types.

We are thrilled to announce, with our partners The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust & the Wolfson Foundation that #ArchivesRevealed has awarded 14 cataloguing grants, and a consortium grant!

See thread πŸ‘‡(1/5)

πŸ“· Royal Horticultural Society

05.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A wide shot of a construction site where the refurbished and redesigned buildings of The Box, Plymouth would eventually stand.

A wide shot of a construction site where the refurbished and redesigned buildings of The Box, Plymouth would eventually stand.

These new case studies – developed to support the work of The Major Archive Projects Learning Exchange – are ideal for archive services considering a capital development project!

Share with your colleagues and let us know what you think: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Β© The Box

05.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Run by The National Archives and @araukie.bsky.social, this event builds on last year’s Leadership for Recordkeepers Summit.

A limited number of travel bursaries are available through the booking link! (2/2)

04.03.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Several people sat around a conference table having a discussion. Most of the participants have either laptops or notepads in front of them.

Several people sat around a conference table having a discussion. Most of the participants have either laptops or notepads in front of them.

Join us in Birmingham for a half-day event designed to support recordkeepers, at all career stages, feel more confident, influential, and engaged with their ongoing professional development!

πŸ“† Tuesday 5 May (10am – 2.30pm)

Book a place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leadership... (1/2)

04.03.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A man is plugging a wire into a stereo system. In front of him, are various pieces of sound and television production equipment.

A man is plugging a wire into a stereo system. In front of him, are various pieces of sound and television production equipment.

Join us online for an impact seminar and hear how Kirklees Local TV (KLTV) builds inclusive and meaningful partnership with local communities and heritage organisations!

πŸ“† Thursday 19 March (12:00 – 13:00)

Book you place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-sem...

04.03.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Introducing heritage science and RICHeS project The National Archives is hosting a series of regional, in-person workshops introducing the Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) to professionals working in archives, ...

This is the first of several regional workshops exploring what others have achieved with heritage science and how you can apply to make use of the RICHeS programme’s facilities, expertise, and resources: www.eventbrite.com/cc/introduci... (2/2)

03.03.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close-up shot showing the pincers of machinery approaching an illustration on the page of an old book which appears to have experienced some damage.

A close-up shot showing the pincers of machinery approaching an illustration on the page of an old book which appears to have experienced some damage.

Keen to learn how heritage science can help you improve access and interpretation of your collections?

Join our in-person workshop at Durham University to hear how the RICHeS programme can support you!

πŸ“† Tuesday 10 March

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti... (1/2)

03.03.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Archives Revealed in Scotland – Applicant Support Day (Edinburgh) Join us at one of our free in person Archives Revealed Applicant Support Days in Scotland.

Edinburgh (10th March): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-r... (2/2)

03.03.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close-up shot of a volunteer, wearing glasses and a blue jumper, scanning Archaeological 35mm Photographic negatives

A close-up shot of a volunteer, wearing glasses and a blue jumper, scanning Archaeological 35mm Photographic negatives

Are you an archives or heritage professional in Scotland?

Are you interested in applying for our Archives Revealed programme?

Sign up for one of our support days next week!

Perth (12th March): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-r... (1/2)

03.03.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A white rectangular cake with the 'Accredited Archive Service' logo branded into the icing.

A white rectangular cake with the 'Accredited Archive Service' logo branded into the icing.

John Sheridan presents an accreditation certificate to Cllr Nadia Cenci in a lecture theatre.

John Sheridan presents an accreditation certificate to Cllr Nadia Cenci in a lecture theatre.

John Sheridan, Cllr Nadia Cenci and Judith Berry stand in a lecture theatre, stand in a line smiling for the camera. Berry holds up the accreditation certificate.

John Sheridan, Cllr Nadia Cenci and Judith Berry stand in a lecture theatre, stand in a line smiling for the camera. Berry holds up the accreditation certificate.

Twelve white cup cakes - half are branded with the 'Accredited Archive Service' logo, the other half have 'Suffolk Archives' printed on them.

Twelve white cup cakes - half are branded with the 'Accredited Archive Service' logo, the other half have 'Suffolk Archives' printed on them.

On Friday, our Chief Digital and Information Officer John Sheridan presented Cllr Nadia Cenci, Suffolk County Council, and Judith Berry from Suffolk Archives with a certificate marking their retention of accredited status!

Congratulations to everyone at @suffolkarchives.bsky.social!

02.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Two people work at a computer monitor resizing scanned photographs on the screen.

Two people work at a computer monitor resizing scanned photographs on the screen.

Here’s our weekly slate of upcoming events with spaces still available!

These events cover sustainability action planning, community engagement, criminal justice records, heritage science and more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Book now to avoid disappointment!

02.03.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An archivist, wearing a yellow cardigan, stands in a repository removing a cardboard box from a long line of shelves which hold almost identical cardboard boxes.

An archivist, wearing a yellow cardigan, stands in a repository removing a cardboard box from a long line of shelves which hold almost identical cardboard boxes.

Join us on 25 March for our next online lunchtime event exploring how archives can engage with difficult records through people-centred and trauma-informed practices!

This month’s theme: Working with criminal justice records

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

26.02.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Archivists taking boxes from stacks and metal shelves at Ironbridge Museum Trust Archive

Archivists taking boxes from stacks and metal shelves at Ironbridge Museum Trust Archive

Calling policy makers, practitioners and researchers!
We’re hosting an event, with @ucl.ac.uk, to present new research from an AHRC-funded collaborative doctoral award on voluntary sector organisations and their important contributions to record-keeping: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/charity-ar...
πŸ“†13 May

24.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A woman sits in an office smiling as she types something into a laptop.

A woman sits in an office smiling as she types something into a laptop.

We’re pleased to announce that 17 digital projects are underway for the 2026 peer mentoring programme!

Mentees are matched with an experienced digital professional and work with them over 6 months to shape and develop a digital project for their archive…
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

24.02.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A woman sits at a red table in a reading room with a large black-and-white  illustration book open in front of her. Another woman, wearing a lanyard, is stood behind her also looking at the open book.

A woman sits at a red table in a reading room with a large black-and-white illustration book open in front of her. Another woman, wearing a lanyard, is stood behind her also looking at the open book.

Here’s our weekly slate of upcoming events with spaces still available!

These events cover sustainability action planning, community engagement, manorial records, heritage science and more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Book now to avoid disappointment!

23.02.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A close-up shot of a volunteer, wearing glasses and a blue jumper, scanning Archaeological 35mm Photographic negatives.

A close-up shot of a volunteer, wearing glasses and a blue jumper, scanning Archaeological 35mm Photographic negatives.

Are you an archives or heritage professional in Scotland?

Are you interested in applying for our Archives Revealed programme?

Sign up for one of our in-person support days:

Edinburgh (10th March): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-r...

Perth (12th March): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-r...

18.02.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Archives Revealed in Scotland – Applicant Support Day (Perth) Join us at one of our free in person Archives Revealed Applicant Support Days in Scotland.

Archives Revealed in Scotland – Applicant Support Days

The National Archives are running free sessions designed to help you prepare a strong application for the Archives Revealed funding programme.

Perth: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-r...

Edinburgh: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-r...

18.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of women from the Women's Royal Naval Service stand on the deck of a ship looking at something on the ocean. One of the women, Jonnni Berfield, is pointing at it.

A group of women from the Women's Royal Naval Service stand on the deck of a ship looking at something on the ocean. One of the women, Jonnni Berfield, is pointing at it.

We’re delighted to announce that Legasee Educational Trust has been awarded a Records at Risk grant to support the recovery and stabilisation of its digital oral history archive.

Find out more here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

πŸ“·Legasee Educational Trust

17.02.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A woman removes a cardboard box from a long set of shelves in a strong room.

A woman removes a cardboard box from a long set of shelves in a strong room.

Check out our updated slate of free online events with spaces still available!

Upcoming events cover data migration, records of traumatic histories, manorial records, heritage science and more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Book now to avoid disappointment!

16.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Manorial Court Roll from Crown Manor of Perching, Sussex 1849

Manorial Court Roll from Crown Manor of Perching, Sussex 1849

πŸ“£Calling archive professionals

Join us on 17 & 24 March for a two-part online introduction to manorial records: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

No previous knowledge of manorial documents or Latin required!

13.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

An ideal workshop for archivists, archive managers and heads of service working across Scotland!

Book for insights on how to promote the impact of your archive πŸ‘‡

12.02.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two young people sit at a computer monitor watching something on the screen. Both people have their phones and notepad in front of them.

Two young people sit at a computer monitor watching something on the screen. Both people have their phones and notepad in front of them.

Keen to share your thoughts on our 3-year digital capacity building strategy?

We’ve commissioned consultant Simon Wilson to run an independent series of focus group discussions on Our Digital Century and Novice to Know-How!

Find out more and sign up for a session: simonpwilson.com/client-area/...

12.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Four students in school uniform stand in a line in front of a glass exhibition cabinet and a labelled poster of a world map.

Four students in school uniform stand in a line in front of a glass exhibition cabinet and a labelled poster of a world map.

We’re seeking a supplier, with significant experience of archives and public engagement work, to create a new toolkit to help archives run engagement sessions for schools about archive careers!

Find out more and apply here by Wednesday 25 February: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/QW5177/

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Get in touch with us by Friday if you’re interested in presenting at our fundraising webinar: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EJERFR/

All you need to apply is a brief description of an income-generating initiative your archive has successfully implemented πŸ“ˆ

11.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Five people stand in front of a wall of book shelves talking. Two of the people appear to be in fancy dress. One man wears a top hat, long black coat, cravat and golden pocket watch. Another woman wears a Victorian era blue dress.

Five people stand in front of a wall of book shelves talking. Two of the people appear to be in fancy dress. One man wears a top hat, long black coat, cravat and golden pocket watch. Another woman wears a Victorian era blue dress.

Communities can now make submissions, detailing their traditions and heritage practices, to the Inventories of Living Heritage: livingheritage.unesco.org.uk

Archives are a key safeguarding resource for documenting intangible heritage and can be cited in submissions as a key source of information!

10.02.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A man wearing a lanyard sits in an office watching something on a computer monitor.

A man wearing a lanyard sits in an office watching something on a computer monitor.

Check out our website for all upcoming free online events with spaces still available!

Our current slate covers strategic advocacy, data migration, records of traumatic histories and more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

🎫Book now to avoid disappointment!

09.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0