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See how you would have coped with life in the Iron Age. Try your hand at building an Iron Age chariot, making a fire, baking bread and spinning cloth.
The First World WarThis site from the Imperial War Museum is bursting with information, organised in a variety of different media, about the First World War.
Women at WarA site which looks at the role of women during the Second World War. Illustrated with photographs.
The Middle AgesFind out about the worlds of Thomas Becket, Women in Medieval history and more by examining sources such as manuscripts, charters, chronicles, maps and other sources in the British Library.
London's BurningExplore the story of the fire in detail by following the timeline and investigating the people, objects and themes.
Highland ClearancesThe Highland Clearances website looks at the lives of people living in the Scottish Highlands during the time of the Clearances. This excellent multimedia site is linked to the 5 to 14 guidelines and aimed at levels C and D.
Scottish ParliamentFind out about visiting the Scottish Parliament, its history and how it works. If you want to know about Scottish Devolution then you should find what you are looking for here.
The Textile SystemGCSE relevant information on the textile industry in Britain. Sections include the Domestic System, textile inventions, entrepreneurs and life in the textile factory.
British RailwaysA detailed look at the growth of the railway system in Britain in the 19th century. There are sections on engineers and entrepreneurs, locomotives, railway companies and more.
Robert PeelAn overview of the life and career of this great statesman. Areas covered include the repeal of the Corn Laws, Irish Potato Famine and Catholic Emancipation.
