The Ironbridge Gorge Museums
The site gives a basic description of the seven museums in the locality of Ironbridge, together with general details such as admission and locations.
The First World War
This site from the Imperial War Museum is bursting with information, organised in a variety of different media, about the First World War.
Views of the Famine
An excellent collection of articles and pictures from newspapers and periodicals dating from the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th Century.
Greeks
Information about Ancient Greece from the BBC.
Twenty Top Titanic Facts
Interesting facts about the Titanic disaster from National Geographic Kids.
The History Association
Download lesson plans and resources for primary history and literacy at KS1 and KS2 from the Nuffield Foundation. They include the resources you need and examples of the children's work as well.
Florence Nightingale: the lady with the Lamp
This site from the BBC examines whether the romantic image of the Lady with the Lamp was entirely justified.
The Irish Famine 1845-9
This is a straightforward description of this disaster for the Irish people.
Pyramids - The Inside Story
Follow an excavation and discover how archaeological finds from the pyramids help us to understand life in ancient Egypt. Find out who built the pyramids and how old they are.
Why do we remember Florence Nightingale?
Here the National Archives website has produced details about Florence Nightingale based on original photographs and documents. Useful as a teacher reference for lesson ideas.
