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An Embarrassing Question: Opium, Britain and China 1856-1860 Mar 22, 2013

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What part did opium play in the war between Britain and China from 1856 to 1860? Caroline Dawson uses records held at The National Archives and elsewhere to investigate.

The policy agenda of the British Government, 1945-2008 Mar 15, 2013

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Peter John discusses the shifts in government policy since 1945, as well as the importance of public opinion and the role of the media.

Challenges facing The National Archives - Part 3 Mar 11, 2013

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Podcast of a third interview between Dr Andrew Foster from the Historical Association and member of The National Archives' Strategic Academic Stakeholder Forum and Oliver Morley, Chief Executive and Keeper, The National Archives, which took place on 11 February 2013.

The Final Whistle: the Great War in 15 players - a London rugby club at war 1914-1918 Mar 08, 2013

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Stephen Cooper tells the remarkable story of his search for rugby club members who fell in the Great War.

How to publish with The National Archives Mar 07, 2013

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Dr Hester Vaizey from the in-house Publishing Team explains benefits of working in partnership with The National Archives and offers guidance on how to put together a book proposal for submission.

How to research a famous person in The National Archives Mar 07, 2013

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Records expert Mark Dunton uses a case study of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to explain how to research a famous person in The National Archives.

How to mine The National Archives for writing fiction Mar 07, 2013

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Historian Dr Katherine Mair reveals how you can unlock a wealth of inspiration held within our documents, including social and cultural details in government records.

What happened before today's mutual Credit Unions? An introduction to Friends of Labour Loan Societies 1850s-1930s Mar 01, 2013

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Sean Creighton outlines the history of loan societies, drawing on material from The National Archives and elsewhere.

Reckless, Rash and Repentant: Convicts Petitions for Mercy 1819-1858 Feb 22, 2013

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A look at the pardoning process of the early 19th century, and some stories behind the petitions for mercy written on behalf of convicted criminals, found at The National Archives.

Hunting for Spies in The National Archives Feb 15, 2013

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In our first Writer of the Month talk, Times journalist Ben Macintyre talks about his latest book Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies and how he turned his research into a published work.

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