National Archives of UK Budget Cuts Condemned by Timewatch Presenter

Posted by admin on Sep 24, 2009

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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