Cabinet Papers 1915-1978

Sociologists, historians, political analysts, researchers and anyone interested in the processes of government can access comprehensive and detailed digital information via this archive.

The collection is organised into a series of themes with introductory essays. These themes explore Britain's world relations, war and disintegration of empire, economic development and the government's approach to the challenges of society. Enhanced ‘time mapping’ and research project tools offer multiple interesting and relevant routes into the site’s vast range of content.

How can this collection be used in teaching, studying and research?

A selection of teachers’ guides are available to assist classroom work on a variety of related topics, including world affairs, the economy and the welfare state.

Anyone studying or researching the political and social history of post WW1 Britain will find illuminating source material on governmental activity during a century of great change.

Highlights from this collection

An interactive map detailing the changing geo-political make-up of the world throughout the 20th century and the minutes of Churchill’s cabinet Second World War cabinet meetings.