Who Do You Think You Are?

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One year ago we sent our May 2020 issue to press, packed up our things and prepared to work from home. Looking back atand you will see that it is packed with virtual talks and conferences that you can attend from any part of the globe. Things have changed, but we have adapted. On we look at how archives have also adapted as they prepare to reopen.

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