History Trails - Victorian Britain
Follow the history trail which includes games to find out about life in Victorian times. This site from the BBC has information on the industrial revolution, social conditions, occupations and Victorian women.
The Story of Africa - Slavery
Here this BBC site examines the history of the slave trade from its roots to the time when it ended.
Florence Nightingale - Getting Dressed
A beautifully illustrated account of the clothing Florence Nightingale would have worn in Victorian times.
Events in Irish History
An Irish site which outlines main events in Irish history from pagan times to the conflicts of the 1960's.
BBC Special Report - The Moon Landing
Read about the 1969 moon landing and view video footage from the time. You can listen to interviews with the astronauts.
Ten Facts about the Tudors
Take a trip back in time with National Geographic Kids and discover ten terrific facts about the Tudors. Includes links to information Henry VIII's six wives and also about Henry VIII life in comic book form.
History of Medicine
Looking at the history of medicine shows how ideas have developed over the centuries. There is an interactive timeline to follow developments over time.
Tudor England
A web site devoted to the Tudor era in England. There are details of the Tudor monarchs and other important figures of the time. You can listen to selections of Tudor music and find out about the architecture.
History on the Net
Information is arranged in topics such as: Aztecs, World War 2, World War 1, Nazi Germany, the Romans, the Stuarts and much more. Comprehensive coverage from ancient times through the middle ages and 20th Century history.
Victorian Britain
A feature from the Public Record office which looks at life in Victorian Britain. The information is illustrated with original documents from the time. It has activities for students based on these sources.
