Public access to historical records is being put at risk by cuts at the National Archives, a prominent historian said today.
The broadcaster Saul David, who fronts shows such as the BBC’s Timewatch, said he feared a reduction in opening from six to five days a week, which was announced by the records centre in south-west London, would be the start of a series of cuts to the public service it provided.
The National Archives, based in Kew, confirmed it would reduce its public opening and introduce car parking charges of up to £350 a year as part of an attempt to save 10% of its £42m operating budget.
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