On the Record at The National Archives

Secrets of the Prize Papers: Trade, Loot and Letters

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Episode notes

Across more than 4,000 boxes in The National Archives sits a significant collection of letters, papers and artifacts from ships captured by the British between 1652 and 1815.

In this first episode of a three-part series, Chloe Lee meets Oliver Finnegan, a specialist in what is known as the Prize Papers collection. Oliver tells Chloe about some of the most fascinating items in the collection, providing insights into global trade, warfare, and the everyday lives of the people who lived during the Age of Sail.

For a transcript and information about the documents used in this episode visit our show notes: https://bit.ly/PrizP1