Skara Brae
Skara Brae is an amazingly preserved Stone Age village on Orkney. Find out about the discovery and excavation of this settlement.
Samuel Pepys Diary
This site has the complete transcripts of the diaries of Pepys which include his account of the Coronation of Charles II, the Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London.
Sex, Lice and Chamber Pots in Pepys' London
If you want to know what people ate, drank and how they amused themselves at the time of Charles II you can find out here. The historical source is the diary of Samuel Pepys.
The Jacobite Rebellions
Developed for use on iPads or an interactive whiteboard in the classroom this multimedia rich resource about the Jacobite Rebellions (or Risings) supports the teaching of this major Scottish historical theme.
Ancient Egypt
A British Museum site which has information on school visits.
The Gunpowder Plot
A PowerPoint and videos about the Gunpowder Plot. The videos serve as an introduction to the story of Guy Fawkes and the origins of Bonfire night but they are not suitable for younger pupils.
The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament and Treason 1605
This UK Government website has information about the Gunpowder Plot with a downloadable fact sheet.
Making the Modern World
Stories of science and invention from the 18th century to today which help to explain the development and spread of modern industrial society and its effect on our lives. Useful for General Studies courses.
Grace Darling
Grace Darling was a heroine from Victorian times. Watch the story here.
Learning Curve - Civil War
A unit designed for year 8 children about the Civil Wars in the seventeenth century. It features a range of historical sources from the National Archives which teachers can use to promote an enquiry based, stimulating approach to learning.
