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  • The age of mass migration

    The period 1815 to 1914 was seen as the age of mass migration. Our collections record those that began new lives overseas, from passenger lists to land grants.

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  • Victorian ornamental design

    Records of registered designs show the extraordinary array of manufactured goods created in the wake of the Industrial Revolution.

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  • Witchcraft

    Accusations of witchcraft resulted in the trials of thousands of people in the early modern period, mostly women. Our records give descriptions of many cases.

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  • Early modern maps

    Early maps allow us to picture places as mapmakers saw them centuries ago. They give highly individual views into corners of the British Isles and abroad.

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  • Lives on the Front in the First World War

    Our records offer a range of perspectives on the experiences of soldiers during the First World War, from day-to-day matters to hostile encounters.

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  • Dixon-Scott's photos of British life

    John Dixon-Scott took over 14,000 photographs of Britain in the inter-war period, recordings landscapes and ways of life he felt to be disappearing.

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  • Protest in the 20th century

    Our collections offer unique insights into 20th-century protests around issues such as ableism, homophobia, sexism and racism.

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  • Magna Carta

    Magna Carta has symbolised citizens’ rights to liberty since its sealing by King John in 1215. We hold copies of key versions in its early history.

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  • Women and the Second World War

    Our records show the contributions of women to the Second World War from many points of view, ranging from propaganda, to secret files, to personal insights.

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    In pictures

  • Coming to Britain

    Our collections offer a wealth of detail about people who have migrated to Britain through sources such as citizenship documents and government legislation.

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  • The life and career of Horatio Nelson

    A vast array of records relate to Horatio Nelson’s career in the Royal Navy. They showcase his rise from humble beginnings and his outstanding naval prowess.

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  • Women's suffrage

    From photographs of action to acts of protest, women's fight for democracy weaves its way across our collection.

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    In pictures

  • Democracy and protest

    Learn about the struggles of ordinary citizens for their rights and freedoms, including the famous campaign for women’s suffrage.

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    Explore the collection

  • The Prize Papers

    This vast collection of letters, papers and objects came from ships captured around 1600–1860. It is a unique source on seafaring and many other areas of life.

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    In pictures

  • Treason

    First defined by the 1352 Treason Act, our collections detail centuries of treasonous plots, described in statute rolls, legal records, and state papers

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