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Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and successors: unregistered files and papers

Catalogue reference: ES 14

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ES 14

This series contains unregistered files and papers generated by senior officials within Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE). The records describe the development and implementation of nuclear weapons policy both within AWRE and between...

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Reference
ES 14
Title
Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and successors: unregistered files and papers
Date
1946-2006
Description

This series contains unregistered files and papers generated by senior officials within Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE). The records describe the development and implementation of nuclear weapons policy both within AWRE and between AWRE and Whitehall and contain personal papers, correspondence and memoranda. The series also contains a number of records used in the writing of official histories.

Arrangement

Chronologically within subject grouping

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Physical description
64 file(s)
Access conditions
Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

From 2009 Atomic Weapons Establishment

Subjects
Topics
Research
Weapons
Official publications
Personal and family papers
Custodial history
1945-1950, Armament Research Establishment, Ministry of Supply 1950-1954, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Ministry of Supply 1954-1973, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment then United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) 1973-1987, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Ministry of Defence 1987-2001, Atomic Weapons Establishment, Ministry of Defence
Accruals
Series is accruing
Selection and destruction information
These records relate to the following acquisition criteria: 2.2.1.3 External relations and defence policy; 2.2.2.2 Impact of the state on the physical environment. The majorty of records in this series have been selected based on the selection decisions contained in Operational Selection Policy 11.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C15740/

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This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

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