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.

Second World War

The site looks at how and why some people's lives changed in Britain, and Wales in particular, in World War 2.

Women at War

A site which looks at the role of women during the Second World War. Illustrated with photographs.

Mr Allsop History - OCR Modern World GCSE History Revision Podcasts

History resources and GCSE history podcast revision guides in MP3 audio format by Mr Allsop for the OCR Modern World History GCSE. An excellent site with useful tips on how to achieve the best marks.

Spywatch

This Spywatch site is set in the Second World War and it features the adventures of a group of evacuees on the trail of spies. To find out about the spy suspects children need to complete phonic and spelling activities.

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.

The Art of War

See the work of Second World War British War artists who have captured the conflict in their artwork.

What Did Children Eat in World War 2?

A resource which demonstrates the different aspects of rationing during the Second World War and its effects on ordinary British people. It includes cross-curricular teaching ideas.

World War 1 Primary

Excellent resources from the BBC for primary schools covering the centenary of the First World War. They look at family life during the period and the impact of the war on Britain. It has biographies of famous people like Wilfred Owen.

The Great War

An exhibition from the Public Record Office on the First World War. There are six different investigations which tell the story of the war. Original sources have been chosen to highlight the role of important events. Excellent!