The National Archives Podcast Series

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Irish land records Feb 06, 2009

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With the loss of the 19th century census returns for Ireland, Sharon Hintze guides us through the alternative sources for family historians researching their Irish ancestors.

Civil registration and beyond Jan 30, 2009

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The National Archives' Audrey Collins takes civil registration as her topic and reveals some of the little-known facts and stories behind the records.

Civil registration and beyond - British Sign Language Video Jan 30, 2009

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The National Archives' Audrey Collins takes civil registration as her topic and reveals some of the little-known facts and stories behind the records.

The Manorial Documents Register - British Sign Language Video Jan 23, 2009

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Liz Hart, from the National Advisory Service, provides an introduction to the various types of manorial records and offers a practical guide to using the Manorial Documents Register.

The Manorial Documents Register Jan 23, 2009

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Liz Hart, from the National Advisory Service, provides an introduction to the various types of manorial records and offers a practical guide to using the Manorial Documents Register.

Introducing the 1911 census - British Sign Language Video Jan 15, 2009

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Mark Pearsall is a family history specialist at The National Archives. Here he provides an introduction to the newly released 1911 census and tells us how invaluable it will be for family historians.

Child emigration to Canada Jan 09, 2009

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Find out about the British child emigration schemes from 1618 to 1967 as Roger Kershaw examines the reasons and the records behind the schemes to Canada, Australia, South Africa and beyond.

Child emigration to Canada - BSL Sign Language Video Jan 09, 2009

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Find out about the British child emigration schemes from 1618 to 1967 as Roger Kershaw examines the reasons and the records behind the schemes to Canada, Australia, South Africa and beyond.

New files From 1978 Dec 30, 2008

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Contemporary historian Mark Dunton discusses the release of high-profile records from 1978, which provide fascinating insight into the thinking of key government figures in the run-up to the Winter of Discontent.

New files From 1978 - BSL Sign Language Video Dec 30, 2008

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