The National Archives Podcast Series

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Overseas births, marriages and deaths Jul 08, 2011

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A look at civilian and military registers kept by British authorities, churches, consulates and other bodies abroad.

1611-2011: The 400th anniversary of the King James Bible Jul 01, 2011

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This talk examines the context of the translation of the King James Bible and considers the extent of King James' involvement in its production.

The last thing we need is a sequel: Postwar cinema at The National Archives Jun 24, 2011

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Speaker Jo Pugh explores the British government's sometimes uneasy relationship with the film industry, shedding light on four decades of cinema history.

Suing and being sued - finding people in legal disputes Jun 17, 2011

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This talk covers the period from the mid-17th century to the present day and uses individual cases to explain the different legal courts and types of cases they heard.

The Metropolitan Police: an introduction to records of service 1829-1958 Jun 10, 2011

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A basic guide, using examples, to the surviving records of service for Metropolitan Police officers, and an overview of the origins of the service.

Behind the scenes: two centuries of census-taking Jun 03, 2011

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This talk takes a look at the army of civil servants, temporary clerks, registrars, enumerators and others, and the part they played in this astonishing feat of organisation once a decade.

Modelling for decision-making: simulating the building environment May 27, 2011

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This talk summarises the outcomes of the Building Environment Simulation (BES) project and discusses next steps in the care of the collection of The National Archives.

'Revolting to humanity': histories of mental health May 20, 2011

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Records specialist Sarah Hutton discusses the 19th century shift in the way mental health was viewed.

Inheritance in Scotland - testaments and retours May 13, 2011

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The University of Strathclyde's Dr Bruce Durie conducts a guided tour of Scottish testaments, or 'wills'.

The Second World War and Roche's expansion to the West: a Swiss pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom May 09, 2011

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Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche's expansion in the UK in the early 20th century.

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