Webinars from The National Archives

Here are some of the online events being organised by the NA - tickets available through Eventbrite.

True crime tales

A series of talks in partnership with the Metropolitan Police's Crime Museum.

The origins of the Met's detectives 

Fri, 18 July | 19:30 BST | Online 

Learn about the expansion of policing and law enforcement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. 

The Murder of Emily Kaye

Weds, 23 July | 19:30 BST | Online 

Discover how the story of a century-old murder led to a revolution in crime scene investigation.

The Great Train Robbery - a forensic journey 

Fri, 25 July | 14:00 BST | Online 

Explore the forensic story of the Great Train Robbery, one of Britain’s most infamous crimes.

Finding Ireland 

Delve into Ireland's fascinating history in a mini-series with the Virtual Treasury of Ireland.

England's first colony: medieval Ireland, 1171 - 1500

Fri, 19 September | 14:00 BST | Online

Explore the history of English intervention in Ireland.

Ireland 1485 - 1798: colonial laboratory? 

Fri, 26 September | 14:00 BST | Online

Learn how English rule was consolidated across Ireland making way for the emerging British empire. 

Ireland's undiscovered past: the 1800s

Fri, 3 October | 14:00 BST | Online

Discover the 19th century history of Ireland with historian Gillian O'Brien. 

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…and, lastly, another one for the railway enthusiasts…

Tracing your railway ancestors 

Fri, 12 September | 14:00 BST | Online

Explore your family history with our collection of railway records.