Sweet Patootee
The First World War is a major focus for us until 2019. We see its centenary as an important opportunity (particularly for young people), to explore the world in which we live today; through the legacy of wartime experiences that became a major turning point in history and identity – for non-White as well as...
read moreThank you Guy Grannum, Emily Stidston, Vicky Iglikowski, Sara Griffiths, and all who made The National Archives’ WW1 Caribbean Family History Day such an amazing event. Thank you to all who attended. You made the day particularly rewarding for us because of the incredible feedback you gave us after watching Mutiny.
read moreWe had a wonderful evening commemorating the centenary of the formation of The British West Indies Regiment. It was fantastic to watch our documentary Mutiny on a big screen amidst a great audience at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre. Andrea Levy gave a vivid reading of her short story Uriah’s War, a moving tribute...
read moreJoin Gary Younge, Andrea Levy and Tony T, as we explore this controversial and often forgotten story as part of Black History Month, and in commemoration of the centenary of the formation of the British West Indies Regiment. Mutiny is our documentary about the British Caribbean experience of the First World War that features personal...
read moreLearn how to research your First World War Caribbean ancestors. With research clinics where you can ask experts anything from tracing a soldier to caring for your family records, and opportunities to tour The National Archives research rooms and attend a screening of our documentary Mutiny. Saturday 28th November – Free event 10.30am to 4pm...
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