# News Source: https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/ Last updated: 2026-10-18 Summary: News from British archives, newly available records and stories from UK history. Read sourced updates with context for family historians and Polish descendants. Publisher: The Polish Genealogist (professional Polish genealogy research, polishgenealogist.co.uk) --- The archive notebook ## News New records. Old stories. Fresh perspectives. Archive releases, British history and family history news, with the context that helps you understand the records. ### From the archives UK archives, history & genealogy 17 October 2026 #### [British Library catalogues Peter Benenson’s archive](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/peter-benenson-archive-british-library/) The newly catalogued archive brings together Peter Benenson's papers and material relating to his mother, Flora Solomon. [Read story: British Library catalogues Peter Benenson’s archive →](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/peter-benenson-archive-british-library/) 17 October 2026 #### [William Wallace letter to go on display at Kew in 2027](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/william-wallace-letter-kew-scotland/) A new agreement between two national archives sets out plans for a rare letter linked to William Wallace to be displayed in England and Scotland. [Read story: William Wallace letter to go on display at Kew in 2027 →](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/william-wallace-letter-kew-scotland/) 15 October 2026 #### [MOD transfer: 8.2 million service records now at Kew](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/mod-service-records-transfer-update/) The National Archives reports that 8.2 million service records have been transferred, while catalogue access and digitisation remain separate stages. [Read story: MOD transfer: 8.2 million service records now at Kew →](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/mod-service-records-transfer-update/) 14 October 2026 #### [Scottish church records: 262 congregations added](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/scottish-church-records-262-congregations/) More than 1,100 records from 262 Presbyterian congregations add another view of Scottish families and communities. [Read story: Scottish church records: 262 congregations added →](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/scottish-church-records-262-congregations/) 12 October 2026 #### [Scottish lighthouse registers trace keepers’ careers](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/scottish-lighthouse-keeper-registers/) Registers highlighted by Scotland's People record lighthouse postings, promotions and retirement, with birth dates in later volumes. [Read story: Scottish lighthouse registers trace keepers’ careers →](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/scottish-lighthouse-keeper-registers/) 12 October 2026 #### [Over 100,000 Scottish prison records added online](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/scottish-prison-records-ayr-inveraray/) Scotland's People has added more than 100,000 prison entries from Ayr and Inveraray, offering another view of ordinary lives in Victorian Scotland. [Read story: Over 100,000 Scottish prison records added online →](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/news/scottish-prison-records-ayr-inveraray/) ### Follow the evidence Looking for more than a news update? Our guides put British records and Polish family history in context. [Explore UK records](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/uk-records/) [Poles in Britain](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/polish-britain/) [Military history](https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/military/) --- Research help: The Polish Genealogist researches Polish family history, military service and citizenship evidence in Polish, British and international archives, with reports in English. Services and prices: https://www.polishgenealogist.co.uk/services/