Upgraded version of Discovery launched

Upgraded translation of Discovery launched

14 August 2014

We esteem launched an innovative upgraded translation of Discovery, our catalogue. As well since the millions of records held by The National Archives, Discovery now searches from beginning to end 10 million additional records held the agency of more than 2,500 archives over the country.

Archive users can at present search, browse and tag 32 the multitude record descriptions, making it a uncommon archival resource for researchers around the earth. The value to researchers of combining record and organisational data from across the UK muniments sector in one place is outrageous, and highlights The National Archives' giving in adhesion to its role as sector escort. Discovery now incorporates data from:

National Register of Archives (NRA)

Directory of documents (ARCHON)

Access to Archives (A2A)

Manorial Documents Register (MDR)

We be pleased be closing these services later in the autumn.

Along with adding this data to Discovery, we regard also upgraded the platform to constrain it even easier for researchers about the world to find the knowledge they need.  A new look for engine, enhanced filters and improved advanced examine features mean that everyone can explore archive collections more easily. We be in possession of redesigned the user interface to reflect these changes, and to offer a improvement experience across different devices. 
 
We exercise volition continue to improve Discovery, and please stand by sending us feedback to help us conclude this. Find out more on our brew page.