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BBC - British History Timelines
The history of Britain broken down into bitesize chunks.
www.bbc.co.uk
The history of Britain broken down into bitesize chunks.
www.bbc.co.uk
History of the United Kingdom
A large collection of primary sources on British history.
eudocs.lib.byu.edu
A large collection of primary sources on British history.
eudocs.lib.byu.edu
Punch Cartoons of the Late Victorian and Edwardian Period
British social history through Punch cartoons 1881-1914.
www.pauls-room.com
British social history through Punch cartoons 1881-1914.
www.pauls-room.com
Donald Stark: Essays on the British Isles 1500-1700
Essays written as part of a BA in Modern History at Oxford University.
www.donaldstark.co.uk
Essays written as part of a BA in Modern History at Oxford University.
www.donaldstark.co.uk
Great Britain Historical Database
A large database of British nineteenth and twentieth-century statistics
hds.essex.ac.uk
A large database of British nineteenth and twentieth-century statistics
hds.essex.ac.uk
BBC On This Day
Video and audio for this day in history from the BBC news archive 1950-2002.
news.bbc.co.uk
Video and audio for this day in history from the BBC news archive 1950-2002.
news.bbc.co.uk
A Web of English History
Marjie Bloy presents some of the major themes of the period 1760-1850.
www.historyhome.co.uk
Marjie Bloy presents some of the major themes of the period 1760-1850.
www.historyhome.co.uk
Britain Unlimited
History and influences of 250 famous Britons, their works and places they visited
www.britainunlimited.com
History and influences of 250 famous Britons, their works and places they visited
www.britainunlimited.com
Suite 101 - United Kingdom History
Suite 101's section on UK history, providing bulletins, articles and discussions.
www.suite101.com
Suite 101's section on UK history, providing bulletins, articles and discussions.
www.suite101.com
History Learning
Covers many history topics up to advanced level. Part of the Association of Teachers' Websites.
www.historylearningsite.co.uk
Covers many history topics up to advanced level. Part of the Association of Teachers' Websites.
www.historylearningsite.co.uk
British Association for Local History
Aims to encourage and assist the study of local history. Programme of events, news and publications.
balh.co.uk
Aims to encourage and assist the study of local history. Programme of events, news and publications.
balh.co.uk
The History Channel
A satellite/cable/digital channel dealing with world history and the history of the United Kingdom.
www.thehistorychannel.co.uk
A satellite/cable/digital channel dealing with world history and the history of the United Kingdom.
www.thehistorychannel.co.uk
Photo-Ark.co.uk
An online image archive of old UK photographs, postcards and pictures. Image submissions welcome.
www.photo-ark.co.uk
An online image archive of old UK photographs, postcards and pictures. Image submissions welcome.
www.photo-ark.co.uk
British Pathe News
Historic newsreel footage and stills from the 20th century. Includes on-line catalogue search facility.
www.britishpathe.com
Historic newsreel footage and stills from the 20th century. Includes on-line catalogue search facility.
www.britishpathe.com
A1 and The Great North Road
History, geography and anything of interest about the development of the route between London and Edinburgh.
www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk
History, geography and anything of interest about the development of the route between London and Edinburgh.
www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk
Protecting British interests, not Christianity, was the Cause of British Imperialism
Essay by Valerie Cullen examining the causes and effects of British imperialism in 19th century Africa.
library.thinkquest.org
Essay by Valerie Cullen examining the causes and effects of British imperialism in 19th century Africa.
library.thinkquest.org
DocumentsOnline
Digital images of wills, Cabinet records, pictures, photographs and historical documents from the Public Record Office.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Digital images of wills, Cabinet records, pictures, photographs and historical documents from the Public Record Office.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
Talking History
A moderated discussion board for history and archaeology with a core interest in the past of the British Isles.
p208.ezboard.com
A moderated discussion board for history and archaeology with a core interest in the past of the British Isles.
p208.ezboard.com
Portable Antiquities Scheme
Contains news, events, information on the Treasure Act, educational material for the study of archaeological small finds.
www.finds.org.uk
Contains news, events, information on the Treasure Act, educational material for the study of archaeological small finds.
www.finds.org.uk
BBC Online - History
Presents original content on a variety of historical topics. Includes games, timelines, history for kids, and featured writers.
www.bbc.co.uk
Presents original content on a variety of historical topics. Includes games, timelines, history for kids, and featured writers.
www.bbc.co.uk
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography [ODNB]
Open shelves a collection of articles, maps and biographies on historical themes offered (subscription-free) by the ODNB.
www.oup.com
Open shelves a collection of articles, maps and biographies on historical themes offered (subscription-free) by the ODNB.
www.oup.com
Historic UK
An on-line magazine celebrating the history and culture of Britain, with links to all types of heritage accommodation in Britain.
www.historic-uk.com
An on-line magazine celebrating the history and culture of Britain, with links to all types of heritage accommodation in Britain.
www.historic-uk.com
Nennius' Wonders of Britain
Geographer Andy Evans traces a list of natural wonders attributed, traditionally, to the monk Nennius, and written around 829.
www.wondersofbritain.org
Geographer Andy Evans traces a list of natural wonders attributed, traditionally, to the monk Nennius, and written around 829.
www.wondersofbritain.org
British Empire
Timelines, maps, biographies, and articles on various aspects of British and Imperial history, culture, technology, and armed forces.
www.britishempire.co.uk
Timelines, maps, biographies, and articles on various aspects of British and Imperial history, culture, technology, and armed forces.
www.britishempire.co.uk
UK Local History Legacies
A local history site for the whole of the UK, looking at national historical themes and displaying them through local stories.
www.bbc.co.uk
A local history site for the whole of the UK, looking at national historical themes and displaying them through local stories.
www.bbc.co.uk
The Learning Curve
Virtual museum provided by the Public Record Office offering access to landmark documents spanning the past 1,000 years of British history.
www.learningcurve.gov.uk
Virtual museum provided by the Public Record Office offering access to landmark documents spanning the past 1,000 years of British history.
www.learningcurve.gov.uk
Local Histories
A collection of concise histories of towns and cities in the UK and Ireland by Timothy Lambert. Also timelines of English and Irish history.
www.localhistories.org
A collection of concise histories of towns and cities in the UK and Ireland by Timothy Lambert. Also timelines of English and Irish history.
www.localhistories.org
British History
An illustrated introduction for tourists from Great Britain UK Information Guide, divided into time periods from the stone age to the 20th century.
www.great-britain.co.uk
An illustrated introduction for tourists from Great Britain UK Information Guide, divided into time periods from the stone age to the 20th century.
www.great-britain.co.uk
The Harleian Society
Transcribes, prints and publishes the heraldic visitations and manuscripts relating to genealogy and heraldry. Site includes the Society's history.
fmg.ac
Transcribes, prints and publishes the heraldic visitations and manuscripts relating to genealogy and heraldry. Site includes the Society's history.
fmg.ac
The Workhouse
The history of the poor-law workhouse system in Britain including maps, photos, audio clips, chronology, and a tour of a virtual workhouse.
users.ox.ac.uk
The history of the poor-law workhouse system in Britain including maps, photos, audio clips, chronology, and a tour of a virtual workhouse.
users.ox.ac.uk
Fire Brigade History
A brief history of this emergency service, from Roman times up to present day, including the great fire of London and information about rank structure.
www.firebrigadehistory.netfirms.com
A brief history of this emergency service, from Roman times up to present day, including the great fire of London and information about rank structure.
www.firebrigadehistory.netfirms.com
The Museum of English Rural Life
A national centre for the study of development in agriculture, the countryside and food, with major library, object, archive and photograph collections.
www.merl.org.uk
A national centre for the study of development in agriculture, the countryside and food, with major library, object, archive and photograph collections.
www.merl.org.uk
Proceedings of the Old Bailey 1674 to 1834
A searchable online edition, detailing the lives of ordinary people, containing accounts of over 100,000 trials held at London's central criminal court.
www.oldbaileyonline.org
A searchable online edition, detailing the lives of ordinary people, containing accounts of over 100,000 trials held at London's central criminal court.
www.oldbaileyonline.org
The British Book Trade Index
BBTI is a searchable index of names, brief biographical and trade details of people who worked in the book trade in England and Wales and were trading by 1851.
www.bbti.bham.ac.uk
BBTI is a searchable index of names, brief biographical and trade details of people who worked in the book trade in England and Wales and were trading by 1851.
www.bbti.bham.ac.uk
Wikipedia: History of the United Kingdom
An illustrated history of the United Kingdom from the online collaborative encyclopaedia, with links to many more detailed articles on specific topics.
en.wikipedia.org
An illustrated history of the United Kingdom from the online collaborative encyclopaedia, with links to many more detailed articles on specific topics.
en.wikipedia.org
Digital Library of Historical Directories
Digital collection of eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth-century local and trade directories from England and Wales. Provided by the University of Leicester.
www.historicaldirectories.org
Digital collection of eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth-century local and trade directories from England and Wales. Provided by the University of Leicester.
www.historicaldirectories.org
History Footsteps
Local history resources for schools from the Victoria County History: The Bristol Slavery Trail, Travelling through Codford and Warter...living in an estate village.
www.englandpast.net
Local history resources for schools from the Victoria County History: The Bristol Slavery Trail, Travelling through Codford and Warter...living in an estate village.
www.englandpast.net
Camelot International
A glimpse of the heritage of Britain and Ireland. Includes famous Britons, battles, castles, palaces, historic houses and heritage by county. Also genealogy and hotels.
www.camelotintl.com
A glimpse of the heritage of Britain and Ireland. Includes famous Britons, battles, castles, palaces, historic houses and heritage by county. Also genealogy and hotels.
www.camelotintl.com
The British Empire
Illustrated journey through the history of Great Britain. Starting in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and ending just before the start of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk
Illustrated journey through the history of Great Britain. Starting in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and ending just before the start of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk
History.UK.com
A searchable directory of over 25,000 venues, organisations, and experts in the UK, as well news, features and a timeline of UK history from 10,000 BC to the present.
www.history.uk.com
A searchable directory of over 25,000 venues, organisations, and experts in the UK, as well news, features and a timeline of UK history from 10,000 BC to the present.
www.history.uk.com
Society of Antiquaries of London
Founded in 1717. Its elected members are concerned with the antiquities and history of the UK and other countries. Information on its library, grants, publications.
www.sal.org.uk
Founded in 1717. Its elected members are concerned with the antiquities and history of the UK and other countries. Information on its library, grants, publications.
www.sal.org.uk
A Vision of Britain Through Time
Information on places in Great Britain between 1801 and 2001, including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions. Search by place name, postcode or map.
www.visionofbritain.org.uk
Information on places in Great Britain between 1801 and 2001, including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions. Search by place name, postcode or map.
www.visionofbritain.org.uk
Britannia: British History
Timelines, narrative histories, original source documents and important texts, biographies, maps, glossaries, reading lists, informative articles by guest writers, and interviews.
britannia.com
Timelines, narrative histories, original source documents and important texts, biographies, maps, glossaries, reading lists, informative articles by guest writers, and interviews.
britannia.com
MyTimeMachine.co.uk
A collection of first-hand accounts events in British history, from the Romans to the current day. Also includes resources and tools for social and family history researchers.
www.mytimemachine.co.uk
A collection of first-hand accounts events in British history, from the Romans to the current day. Also includes resources and tools for social and family history researchers.
www.mytimemachine.co.uk
Thinking History
Activities that require history students to think, question and participate. Ian Dawson explains the benefits of active learning and hosts resources developed by teachers.
www.thinkinghistory.co.uk
Activities that require history students to think, question and participate. Ian Dawson explains the benefits of active learning and hosts resources developed by teachers.
www.thinkinghistory.co.uk
A Small Piece of History
Joint venture by The History Channel and English Heritage, which aims to build an archive of personal historical memories. Details of how to enter, roadshows, prizes and partners.
www.asmallpieceofhistory.co.uk
Joint venture by The History Channel and English Heritage, which aims to build an archive of personal historical memories. Details of how to enter, roadshows, prizes and partners.
www.asmallpieceofhistory.co.uk
Suite 101 - Modern British History
Articles on a myriad of topics from the French Revolution to Tony Blair, mainly focusing on the period between 1830 and 1945. Also has monthly reviews of books in British history.
www.suite101.com
Articles on a myriad of topics from the French Revolution to Tony Blair, mainly focusing on the period between 1830 and 1945. Also has monthly reviews of books in British history.
www.suite101.com
Understanding Slavery
For educators planning lessons on the transatlantic slave trade for young people at key stage 3 and 4 in their education. Includes background information, and teaching resources.
www.understandingslavery.com
For educators planning lessons on the transatlantic slave trade for young people at key stage 3 and 4 in their education. Includes background information, and teaching resources.
www.understandingslavery.com
Mundus Gateway
A web-based guide to more than four hundred collections of overseas missionary materials held in the United Kingdom; information about the project, and advice on how to use their resources.
www.mundus.ac.uk
A web-based guide to more than four hundred collections of overseas missionary materials held in the United Kingdom; information about the project, and advice on how to use their resources.
www.mundus.ac.uk
History Compass
An online journal from Blackwell Publishing and the Institute of Historical Research, covering important trends, debates, resources and publications in the field. Available by library subscription.
www.blackwell-compass.com
An online journal from Blackwell Publishing and the Institute of Historical Research, covering important trends, debates, resources and publications in the field. Available by library subscription.
www.blackwell-compass.com
Suite101 - British Social History
Articles on the social history of the British, including their daily lives, their culture, the different influences on different eras of the arts and the fashions and styles of different eras.
www.suite101.com
Articles on the social history of the British, including their daily lives, their culture, the different influences on different eras of the arts and the fashions and styles of different eras.
www.suite101.com
British History Online
A digital library of text and information about people, places and businesses from the 12th century to the present day, built by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust.
www.british-history.ac.uk
A digital library of text and information about people, places and businesses from the 12th century to the present day, built by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust.
www.british-history.ac.uk
Spartacus Encyclopaedia of British History:1700-1960
A reference being produced for the National Grid of Learning as a free resource for students, with articles and images presenting multiple points of view of figures and events in the history of the UK.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
A reference being produced for the National Grid of Learning as a free resource for students, with articles and images presenting multiple points of view of figures and events in the history of the UK.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
British History
Ken Collinson follows the history and archaeology of Britain from the Beaker people to Magna Carta, primarily through lists of links, but he also presents some primary sources: chronicles and significant documents.
www.webmesh.co.uk
Ken Collinson follows the history and archaeology of Britain from the Beaker people to Magna Carta, primarily through lists of links, but he also presents some primary sources: chronicles and significant documents.
www.webmesh.co.uk
Moving Here
A database of digitised material on Caribbean, Jamaican, Barbadian, Irish, Jewish, South Asian, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan migration into England. Stories, photographs, documents and family histories.
www.movinghere.org.uk
A database of digitised material on Caribbean, Jamaican, Barbadian, Irish, Jewish, South Asian, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan migration into England. Stories, photographs, documents and family histories.
www.movinghere.org.uk
Crossing the Millennia
An illustrated guide to the pre-Norman Stone Crosses and other early Christian remains in the British Isles, organised by place, period, and type of monument. Includes background essay on the history and importance of the monuments.
web.ukonline.co.uk
An illustrated guide to the pre-Norman Stone Crosses and other early Christian remains in the British Isles, organised by place, period, and type of monument. Includes background essay on the history and importance of the monuments.
web.ukonline.co.uk
H-Albion: British and Irish History
H-Net group dedicated to enable historians more easily to discuss research interests, teaching methods, and the state of historiography. Features archive, reviews, course syllabi, links to related resources, and subscription information.
www.h-net.org
H-Net group dedicated to enable historians more easily to discuss research interests, teaching methods, and the state of historiography. Features archive, reviews, course syllabi, links to related resources, and subscription information.
www.h-net.org
Encyclopaedia of British History
The encyclopaedia currently contains over 2,800 entries and is an attempt to show the history of Britain through the eyes of people from all levels of society. Each entry includes narrative, illustrations, primary sources and bibliography.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
The encyclopaedia currently contains over 2,800 entries and is an attempt to show the history of Britain through the eyes of people from all levels of society. Each entry includes narrative, illustrations, primary sources and bibliography.
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
The Radio Security Service - Voluntary Interceptors
The one thing Bletchley Park could not decode were the signals that it did not receive. The Radio Security Service Voluntary Interceptors or 'the Secret Listeners' were the people who got the signals for Bletchley Park during WWII.
www.zamboodle.demon.co.uk
The one thing Bletchley Park could not decode were the signals that it did not receive. The Radio Security Service Voluntary Interceptors or 'the Secret Listeners' were the people who got the signals for Bletchley Park during WWII.
www.zamboodle.demon.co.uk
