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Oct 2022
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Want to hear more from The National Archives? We'd like to introduce you to On the Record, a new podcast bringing old stories to life.

Join our experts and special guests as we dig deep into the people behind the paper and bring fascinating stories from more than 11 million records to life. Discover tales of forbidden love, spies, protest and the everyday people of the past.

Search for On the Record at The National Archives wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://pod.link/1460242815

The National Archives Podcast Series will remain live, but will not be updated with new content. For new podcasts from us head over to On the Record at The National Archives.

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