English Civil Wars
Facts about the English Civil Wars, alternatively known as the Great Rebellion, from Encyclopaedia Brittanica.
Simon Hinds History Videos
Excellent YouTube video lessons to help you with GCSE or IGCSE modern world History exams.
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
An abridgement by the BBC of Michael Morpurgo's moving story about a soldier called Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful, who is looking back on his life from the trenches of World War 1. It underlines the senselessness of war.
The Women War Workers of the North West
A feature from the Imperial War Museum which focuses on some of the roles women took on in the North West of England during the Second World War.
Propaganda
These resources focus on the British propaganda campaign during the First World War.
Britain Prepares for War
An excellent article on the preparation for the Second World War. Be sure to check out the documents on rationing, air raid shelters and evacuation.
Elmo's World Games
Have fun exploring Elmo's World where there are lots of activities for you to try. Some games are useful for learning early shapes.
Home Sweet Home Front
The Home Sweet Home Front website tells the story of life on the British home front during World War Two. Illustrated with posters and photographs.
The Coventry Blitz
A web page which describes how the old city of Coventry was destroyed during the Second World War.
Better World Detectives
Better World Detectives uses the theme of travel and holidays to engage children from 7-11 years in the role we can all play to protect the environment. Includes flexible lesson plans and a range of free multimedia resources and worksheets.
