What was it like in Roman Britain?
Find out what it was like in Roman Britain and what customs the Romans brought with them. It covers family life and there is an interactive villa to explore.
Dartmoor National Park Fact Files
Superb, downloadable information from the Dartmoor National Park Authority. There are great illustrations and these factsheets provide excellent help relevant to GCSE courses. Some of the topics include erosion, land use, and recreation and tourism.
Wildlife Watch
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK's leading environmental action club for children and families. There are some great activity worksheets to download.
1876 Victorian England Revisited
Journey back in time to see how a middle-class Victorian family lived. Look round the house and meet the family and servants.
Advent
Find out the facts about Advent, when it is on the Christian Calendar and how it is celebrated in the Christian Church.
Fine Dictionary
FineDictionary.com includes definitions from 4 dictionaries with interesting facts, quotations, idioms and etymology as well as related words.
Sir Francis Drake
Who was Francis Drake? This daring Tudor seafarer was thought to be a hero by many, fearsome by some and reckless by others. This site from the Maritime Museum has a straightforward account of his exploits.
Greenfield History Site
A super schools history site with essential facts for a GCSE Modern World history course which includes coursework topics, exemplar essays, revision sheets and advice for students on sourcework.
UK Safari
A site for anyone interested in the wildlife and countryside of Britain. There are photographs, facts and information about many animals and plants found in and around the UK.
Christmas
How much do you know about Christmas? Here we aim to help you discover the festive facts and background to Christmas traditions. Ideas for Christmas Cards and Christmas activities.
