The Great Fire of London

Explore the story of the fire in detail by following the timeline and investigating the people, objects and themes. Interactive activities along the way to help you understand how we know about the Great Fire.

Victorians Class Clips

Video Class Clips from the BBC on Victorians about such topics as children working in coal mines and mills, and the development of transport.

Ancient Greeks

Seven learner guides and three class clip videos on the Ancient Greeks from the BBC.

Roman Empire

Six learner guides and twenty-nine class clip videos on the Roman Empire from the BBC.

Anglo-Saxons

Eight learner guides and seven class clips videos on the Anglo-Saxons from the BBC.

Minecraft Education Edition

Education Edition is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment. Also learn to code in Minecraft.

The Victorians

A comprehensive radio broadcasts about the Victorians from the BBC which includes information on the lives of Victorian children, the railways, key events and key people from the era.

Growing Up in the Second World War

The Second World War was a time of major upheaval for children in Britain with over a million evacuated from towns and cities. Here are 11 ways children were affected by the Second World War.

Historic Royal Palaces - History and Stories

Discover interesting facts about Henry VIII and find out why he was so feared. Learn about his six wives and also about Queen Victoria and her empire.

What was it like in Roman Britain?

Find out what it was like in Roman Britain and what customs the Romans brought with them. It covers family life and there is an interactive villa to explore.