The Jane Cameron National Archives are the National Archives of the Falkland Islands, ensuring the long-term survival and easy accessibility of all those records most important to the history and administration of the Islands.https://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3myucqe2v3k2t#EYACrime In Letter Books, we can read different perspectives of events that have happened, including details of crimes, such as this forthcoming murder trial in 1864 for Manuel Gill who was accused of murdering John Rudd (Part 1) ... More details to follow in future posts27 Oct 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3myucqe2v3k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3myfpblxnb22aYesterday, we welcomed our last group of Year 9 students into the Archives. We hope that they found the experience interesting and useful for their history project, and won’t hesitate to come back for further research. @ales-araukie.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social21 Oct 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3myfpblxnb22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mydbphiv4k2l@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social20 Oct 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mydbphiv4k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3myanqv3sus25We ended last week with a visit from one class of Y9 students from FICS. We have these tours to show students how they can access and use our resources for their history project. @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #research #students #history19 Oct 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3myanqv3sus25https://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mxtnndhlc225We are happy to say that last week the JCNA hosted secondary school students for a tour of our facility and to try their hand to condition survey our letter books and answer research queries. We always encourage all ages to come and visit the Archives! @ales-araukie.bsky.social #ExploreYourArchive14 Oct 2026 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxtnndhlc225https://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mxr6k6ag2s2i#EYADustBusters #ExploreYourArchive We can document the construction of important buildings in our community and how their uses have changed throughout time. For example, the Stanley House main building was originally the FIC Colonial Manager’s House in 1878. 📷: JCNA. FC-001-0050 / FC-001-0051.13 Oct 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxr6k6ag2s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mw75tjfebc23WEBSITE UPDATE: Due to ongoing maintenance, our full online collections are not going to be available for some time. However, the current website link will now provide temporary access to our collections guide, our policies and most-accessed collections. nationalarchives.gov.fk23 Sep 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw75tjfebc23https://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mmp536ynzc2f🌟 Our latest service update has been circulated and you can access it below to read about the new material we have uploaded to the JCNA website on natural history (fauna), government letter books and much more! 🧾 https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archives/advocacy-and-outreach/service-updates @falklandsinuk.bsky.social25 May 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmp536ynzc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mkposewfvk2gDay 30 #WhyArchives For the final day of #Archive30 we considered why our Archives are so important to the Falkland Islands. View our online collections here: nationalarchives.gov.fk @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social30 Apr 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkposewfvk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mkndgrdd2k2zDay 29: #ArchiveFuture #Archive30 Like many archives worldwide, we are increasingly receiving material born in digital formats. Future plans will involve building expertise and resources to manage and preserve these materials. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social29 Apr 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkndgrdd2k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mkksjbh3t22rDay 28: #ArchiveOutreach #Archive30 Over the past two years we have engaged in a number of outreach activities to increase awareness for our service. You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more: https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archives/advocacy-and-outreach @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social28 Apr 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkksjbh3t22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mkhwlgezi222Day 27: #archivebeginnings #Archive30 Whilst our collections predominantly start with the arrival of Governor Moody in 1841, we do hold some correspondence relating to the Islands from the 1830's. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social27 Apr 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhwlgezi222https://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mkafncwi3s2qDay 24: #businessarchives #Archive30 The JCNA holds an extensive collection of records from the Falkland Islands Company Limited, which since 1851 has remained one of the main employers on the Islands. Find out more on our website: https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-collections/falkland-islands-company-ltd-collection24 Apr 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkafncwi3s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mk5uzu757k2nDay 23: #ArchivePeople #Archive30 The 'People' section on our website provides access to information about some of the early settlers to the Islands, descendants of which still remain. See our website: https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-collections/people @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social23 Apr 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5uzu757k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mk3etnxba22bDay 22: #soundandvision #Archive30 Our collections include a growing range of visual and audio material, that we aim to digitise and make more accessible for researchers. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @falklandsradio.bsky.social22 Apr 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3etnxba22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjz5q43j522dDay 21: #ArchivePlan #Archive30 We hold a number of plans relating to different buildings and structures across the Islands, including Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, monuments and war memorials. @arascot.bsky.social21 Apr 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz5q43j522dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjwh2zqct22pDay 20: #ArchiveAppraisals #Archive30 Our website provides information on our collections remit and the process we follow to accession materials: https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archives/policies-and-procedures @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social20 Apr 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwh2zqct22phttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjosea324k2hDay 17: #ArchiveStorage #Archive30 We are very fortunate to now have a purpose-built archive facility, however in the past storage arrangements were rather more vulnerable than they are today! @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social17 Apr 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjosea324k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjmg4uhacs2zDay 16: #ArchiveMyth #Archive30 Whilst we do not operate in quite the same way as a library or museum, we do provide a public service for the local community and overseas researchers. @arascot.bsky.social16 Apr 2026 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmg4uhacs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjkcetyj722jDay 15: #ArchiveConservation #Archive30 We are currently digitising more records in this series relating to wildlife protection and conservation, which will be available soon! @arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social15 Apr 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkcetyj722jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjhd4dmu422cDay 14: #unusualarchives #Archive30 Many files and correspondence in our collections document the unusual challenges faced for the administration of a remote island community, and the solutions they devised to overcome these challenges. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social14 Apr 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhd4dmu422chttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mjeskmrwpk2kDay 13: #ColourfulArchives Our map collection contains some colourful maps and plans, especially those depicting the different farm boundaries. This example is from 1950. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social13 Apr 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjeskmrwpk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mj5frhwehc2nDay 10: #CataloguingCollections Once a record is accessioned into our collections, we follow a process to catalogue each item. This makes it easier for ourselves and researchers to locate information on particular topics or time periods. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social10 Apr 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5frhwehc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mj2ozr64kc27Day 9: #SportArchives We have an active sporting community in the Falklands, however in the 1920's the Athletic Club faced some unique challenges to playing their weekend game of football! @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social09 Apr 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2ozr64kc27https://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3miycwqktbs2mDay 8: #archivepast The JCNA letterbooks provide a fascinating insight into the government administration from the 1840's onwards, particularly the challenges faced whilst establishing Stanley as the principle settlement. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social08 Apr 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3miycwqktbs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mivovr54us2sDay 7: #ArchiveAnimals Whilst we hold material concerning the diverse wildlife of the Falkland Islands, we also have an Agricultural section which gives an insight into early farm management and importation of livestock: https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../agriculture @arascot.bsky.social07 Apr 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivovr54us2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mitdk2ri2c2gDay 6: #SomethingSmall Our photographic collections contain some really tiny photographs that are best appreciated when viewed through a magnifying glass! @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social06 Apr 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitdk2ri2c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jcnarchives.bsky.social/post/3mijeaytmck2uDay 2: #archivebuildings At the JCNA we have a substantial collection of maps and plans, including government buildings, street maps, admiralty charts, farm boundaries, and settlement buildings. https://nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../buildings-and-land @arascot.bsky.social02 Apr 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:le466ycppikhhtzol2sozmci/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijeaytmck2u