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National Archives
The UK Government Web Archive preserves central government information published online from 1996 to the present.
About National Archives
The UK Government Web Archive captures, preserves and provides access to UK central government information published on the web from 1996 to the present. The archive includes websites, social media channels, videos, tweets and images. Users can find archived websites by browsing an A-Z list or using full text search, and can find archived Twitter, YouTube and Flickr channels through access pages or search.
The site also explains how a website or social media channel can be added to the archiving programme, how to link to archived content, and how the takedown process works. Its scope is limited to UK central government material. The site states that archived websites have limitations and links to a page describing them.
Key features
- Browse archived websites through an A-Z list
- Full text search across archived websites
- Access pages and search for archived Twitter, YouTube and Flickr channels
- Archived videos, tweets, images and websites dating from 1996
- Process for requesting that a website or social media channel be archived
- Guidance on linking to archived websites and the takedown process
Best for: Researchers, students and members of the public who need to consult UK central government information that was published online.
Good for
- Covers UK central government information published on the web from 1996 to the present
- Offers both A-Z browsing and full text search of archived websites
Watch out for
- Coverage is limited to UK central government information
National Archives at a glance
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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National Archives FAQ
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The site explains how to get a website or social media channel added to its archiving programme.
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