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- ''For other meanings of the terms "United Kingdom" and "UK”, see United Kingdom (disambiguation) and UK (disambiguation).
- For an explanation of these and terms such as Great Britain, British, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, see British Isles (terminology).''
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (usually shortened to the United Kingdom, the UK and Britain) is a country Countries within a country, Number 10. Accessed May 29 2006 Member States: United Kingdom, UK Presidency of the EU 2005. Accessed May 29 2006. "United Kingdom", Encyclopædia Britannica Accessed May 29 2006 and sovereign stateUK or GB?, Directgov (UK government website); accessed May 29 2006 occupying Great Britain and the northeast of Ireland off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. Its territory and population are primarily situated on the island of Great Britain, but it also shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland on the island of Ireland. The United Kingdom is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and its ancillary bodies of water- the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, and the Irish Sea.
The United Kingdom is a political union made up of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom also has several overseas territories, including Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands. The Crown has a relationship with the dependencies of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands; they are part of the British Islands but not part of the United Kingdom. A constitutional monarchy, the United Kingdom has close relationships with fifteen other Commonwealth Realms that share the same monarch — Queen Elizabeth II — as head of state.
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Access to Archives - A2A database contains catalogues of archives held across England and dating from the 900s to the present day.
Archival Research Techniques and Skills - Nick Barratt explains offers guidance and advice on using archives in the UK. He also offers university teaching and tours of the Public Record Office.
Archives Network Wales - An online searchable catalogue of document collections in record offices, universities, museums and libraries in Wales.
Archon - Portal to an electronic directory of repositories holding manuscript sources for British history and Web based information on archival resources.
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Bethlem Royal Hospital Archives and Museum - Archives of the London institution founded in 1247 as a priory, but which has been for most of its history a hospital for people with mental illness.
Meta Description: [ Website of the Bethlem Royal Hospital. Archives and Museum also known as Bedlam ]
British Library Manuscripts Collections - The national repository of manuscripts and private papers and archives. They contain material of outstanding research importance for all periods, countries and disciplines. Online catalogue.
Meta Description: [ Information on the manuscripts collections of the British Library ]
Historical Manuscripts Commission - The UK's central advisory body on archives and manuscripts. It maintains the National Register of Archives, ARCHON, and the Manorial Documents Register.
Hub - A major national gateway to archive collections held in UK universities and colleges, forming part of the National Archives Network.
Meta Description: [ Gateway for access to archive and manuscript collections in the UK's Higher Education sector ]
Lambeth Palace Library - The historic library of the archbishops of Canterbury, and the principal library and record office for the history of the Church of England.
National Archive for the History of Computing - Houses the UK's most important collection of documents relating to the history of computing, and encourages interest and study in the history of computing more generally.
Meta Description: [ The National Archive for the History of Computing houses the UK's most important collection of documents relating to thehistory of computing, and encourages interest and study in the history of computing more generally. ]
National Archives - The repository of the UK's national archives. The site includes an online catalogue, research information leaflets and an education centre.
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National Council on Archives - The NCA brings together the major bodies and organisations, including service providers, users, depositors and policy makers, across the UK concerned with archives and their use.
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland - PRONI is the official place of deposit for public records in Northern Ireland. Includes location, visitor information, virtual tour, publications and indexes to records held.
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Scottish Archive Network - Provides access to many valuable resources for those interested in Scottish history.
Scottish Records Association - A forum for users, owners and custodians of Scottish historical records; the provider of conferences, training events and publications about Scottish history and archives.
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The National Archives of Scotland - Holds records spanning the 12th to the 21st centuries, touching on virtually every aspect of Scottish life.
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