History Trails - Victorian Britain

Follow the history trail which includes games to find out about life in Victorian times. This site from the BBC has information on the industrial revolution, social conditions, occupations and Victorian women.

World War One

A comprehensive collection of articles from the BBC on the Great War. It includes transcripts of newspaper articles from the time. A fantastic resource.

Ancient Civilizations

This site from the British Museum has information on ancient civilizations and is organised in themes; cities, technology, trade, writing, buildings and religion. It includes photographs, diagrams, a Mesopotamian creation story and a game.

Life on Board the Mary Rose

The fascinating story of the Mary Rose spans almost 500 years. Here you can find out about life on board the ship.

Freepedia

Freepedia is a series of free encyclopaedia. It currently specialises in history and is a mirror site of the comprehensive Spartacus Educational history website. Definitely worth a look!

Hidden Lives

An archive of amazing documents and photographs where you can find out what it was like to be really poor in Victorian and Edwardian times. Target age range 10 to 15 years.

Gladiator - Dressed to Kill

Choose suitable weapons for your gladiator, but take care his life depends on your choices.

Tudors Audio Clips

Comic sketches, short dramas and music about the Tudors. Topics include guides to the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth and more.

Rationing in the Second World War

Information, posters and photographs which are brilliant for a topic on World War 2.

Clothes Rationing in Britain during the Second World War

Information, photographs and posters about clothes rationing from 1941.