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Cloudy The National Archives
read the transcriptExplore the dark vaults of history at the National Archives. Take a behind the scenes tour at the National Archives and learn more about how documents are selected to be opened to the public, handle records yourself, see the work that goes into conserving valuable documents and visit our repositories not normally open to the public. Tours take place on Saturdays at 100 and 1400 and are free. To book a tour call (020) 8876 3444.
Please note that the museum will close in March for refurbishment and will reopen in 2008.
In the meantime, visitors can still visit the bookshop, café, internet café and all the full range of services to help people explore the extraordinary collections at TNA to find out more about themselves, their families and the history of the UK.
Visitors wishing to access the records must bring a formal document (driving license, or cheque card) bearing your name and signature.
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| Opening times: | Closed for public holidays, contact The National Archives for details of this and summer closure. |
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The National Archives of the United Kingdom has one of the largest archival collections in the world. The records span over 1000 years of British history.
Location Information The National Archives
| Address: | Ruskin Avenue Kew TW9 4DU |
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 8876 3444 |
| By road: | Kew Gardens - signposted from station. Kew Bridge: cross over Kew Bridge and follow main road to left along Kew Road and Mortlake Road. Pass under railway bridge and turn next left into Ruskin Avenue. |
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