Oliver Cromwell
A concise introduction to Oliver Cromwell, his life and significance.
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.
The Anti-Slavery Campaign in Britain
An account of the slave trade and the movement which led it its abolition in 1833.
The Story of the Tower of London
This site is about the history and legends surrounding the Tower of London.
The Peterloo Massacre
The context and details of this event are explained. The views of contemporary politicians and eye-witness accounts are included. Useful site for GCSE examinations.
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.
We Remember Anne Frank
There are interviews and background information from a childhood friend of Anne Frank, who died in the Holocaust, and the woman who hid the Franks.
D-Day Normandy 1944 An Educators' Guide
A PDF document produced to complement the screening of the D-Day film but it can be used as a stand-alone resource. It looks at the historical context of D-Day, how WW2 influenced today's technology and has student activities.
Romans
Why did the Romans invade Britain and what did the Romans do for us? These are two of the questions that are considered here. It also looks at life for women in Roman Britain and there is an audio drama of the Boudiccan Rebellion.
Normans
What did the Normans do for us? Here the BBC give us an insight into the events surrounding the Norman Conquest and the changes it brought about.
