

Drew Ellery
148 posts

@DrewEllery
Collections Engagement Officer - Digital Projects @UkNatArchives | Podcaster | Writer | Editor | Former student at @agms10 and @TransformingArc trainee.






We’ve had the privilege of being at Tilbury Docks, helping to mark #Windrush75 We’ve enjoyed being surrounded by friends, reflecting upon the history and stories of those who migrated to Britain in this era.

In this episode, we're marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush through the lens of several unique records, including the official passenger list. Listen here: pod.link/1460242815/epi… #Windrush75


In our Colonial Office Records podcast, Martin Willis discusses researching the service history of soldiers who served in the West African Frontier Force (WAFF). His research involves piecing together various archival sources to understand the experiences of African soldiers.

We’ve just kicked off our Digitisation & Disruption event facilitated by the fantastic @Anasuyashh. We are ready to start the conversation around the opportunities/limitations of digitisation in the cultural heritage space with our brilliant panel!



Learn more about the records we have relating to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a British composer and conductor, in this short video 👇





🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE🚨 We are thrilled to release our latest podcast episode, highlighting four LGBTQ+ stories. Listen here: pod.link/1460242815


In our new #podcast series we explore the rich history of migration in the 20th century. Over 3 episodes, we uncover how 3 major Acts changed policies on migration & citizenship, causing a lasting impact on citizens and non-citizens of Britain over the past 100 years. 📻25/11/21