Shakespeare's Life and Times
Well worth visiting if you are studying Shakespeare's life, theatre and society in Renaissance times.
Geographia - Africa
Useful geographical and some historical information on several regions in Africa such as Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Mali, Namibia and more.
Geographia - Asia
Great geographical information on Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand and more.
The Workhouse
An impressive site, which includes source documents, on the history of the English poor laws and life in the workhouse. It also traces the development of the education system in Britain.
Elizabeth 1
Here the BBC have produced a great site on Queen Elizabeth 1 which looks at what she was really like and her relationship with Mary Queen of Scots.
The Story of Africa - Slavery
Here this BBC site examines the history of the slave trade from its roots to the time when it ended.
The Peel Web
Written for A Level history students, this comprehensive web site covers many social, political and economic issues in the period of British history from 1830 to 1850. It has biographies of major personalities and key events.
The Age of George III
This web site, designed for A Level history students in the UK, examines the period from 1760 to 1830, a time of change and conflict in Britain. It includes the Napoleonic War, Britain and India, Ireland and the American War of Independence.
UCAS
A must for anyone considering higher education. The site lists establishments registered with UCAS and offers information about getting into college or university. You can apply to become an undergraduate online.
Kidscape
Helpful pages if you or your child are being bullied.
