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Coal Mining and the Victorians

This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.

11-14 year olds
Pupils

Trenches on the Web - An Internet History of The Great War

Comprehensive reference library about World War 1. A timeline, biographies of important figures, first hand accounts, photographs and details of major battles are some of the excellent features here.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Tudor England

A web site devoted to the Tudor era in England. There are details of the Tudor monarchs and other important figures of the time. You can listen to selections of Tudor music and find out about the architecture.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Life in Elizabethan England

The Compendium of Common Knowledge contains concise information on many topics associated with the Elizabethan World such as money, religion, food and domestic details. Easy to navigate.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

In Search of Scotland

Trace the history of Scotland on this BBC site, from bronze age times, through the Wars of Independence to the impact of independence and industrialisation.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Victorian Britain

A feature from the Public Record office which looks at life in Victorian Britain. The information is illustrated with original documents from the time. It has activities for students based on these sources.

11-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Imperial War Museum

A superb site. Find out about the range of free educational visits and examine the online photograph archive albums on both world wars and conflicts since 1945. There are lots of propaganda posters and find out about resources you can buy.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

The Royal Family

This official site of the British Royal Family aims to provide an authoritative resource of information about the Monarchy and Royal Family, past and present.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

Discovering Ancient Egypt

Subjects covered include Pyramids and Temples, Kings and Queens, hieroglyphic writing and Egyptian mathematics.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Mary Rose Exhibition - Portsmouth

Detailed information about the Mary Rose project and Exhibition including educational resources. Has details of educational visits and you can book a web chat where you can talk to their experts via live video link, for a low cost.

7-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents
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