Retired insurance executive uncovers rare Declaration of Independence in UK National Archives
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Retired insurance executive uncovers rare Declaration of Independence in UK National Archives

Jul 5th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

The volunteer archivist's find after 11 years cataloguing historical papers opens three distinct windows into how London's insurance market values, indemnifies and historically underwrote national heritage

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