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.
Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
Anglo-Saxons
Eight learner guides and seven class clips videos on the Anglo-Saxons from the BBC.
Early Years Experience
This site has seasonal rhymes, action songs and recipes. There is information about festivals.
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.
The Norman Conquest
A clear account of the Norman Conquest from BBC Bitesize including the background of the rival claims to the British throne.
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.
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.
The Meaning of Christingle
Discover the origins of Christingles, the symbolism behind them and how to make your own Christingle.
Inside the Human Body
A superb interactive simulation which explores each of the systems of the body demonstrating their structure and function.
