Dragon Dance
Read about the symbolism and meaning behind traditional Chinese dragon dance and watch a movie clip of a performance in action.
Evacuation
Information, pictures, posters and photographs from the Imperial War Museum about the Evacuees from towns and cities in Britain during the Second World War.
When is Chinese New Year?
Find out the dates of each Chinese New Year over a period of 12 years together with the associated zodiac animals and Chinese calendar dates.
The Roman Empire in the First Century
Meet the Emperors, poets and historians of Rome and learn about life in the first century. There is information on family structure and weddings, as well as details of the different classes of citizens such as senators, partricians and slaves.
Battle of Britain
Examine the background to the aerial conflict between British and German forces in the skies over the UK in 1940.
The Poetry Zone
An inspirational poetry site with all sorts. If you are between 4 and 18 you can send in your poems to be published. There are ideas for teachers on how to teach poetry. Read interviews with poets and find contact details for poets who visit schools.
The Learning Zone
Designed especially for children by Oxford University Museum of Natural History, there are lots of fun things to do and learn here. Sections include: Animals, Insects, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Funstuff.
A Beginner's Guide to the Anglican Church
Although this site is from New Zealand it explains what goes on inside an Anglican Church and what Christians believe.
The Norman Conquest
A clear account of the Norman Conquest from BBC Bitesize including the background of the rival claims to the British throne.
The Victorian Period
Basic information about daily life in Victorian England and Wales. The site has outline details of Victorian personalities such as Queen Victoria, George Stephenson, Gladstone and Disraeli.
