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An Island Story - H E Marshall
- Contains the entire digitalised text of this iconic book by HE Marshall, which tells the story of England's history from the pre-Roman era to the first world war. First published in 1905.
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Ancient Greece
- The British Museum's interactive resource covering the history and culture of ancient Greece; includes articles, timelines, and activities.
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BBC: History for Kids
- An animated site for kids that teaches ancient and world history as well as highlighting the fruitful past of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Berkshire History for Kids
- Features extensive information about the history of the castles and mansions of Berkshire plus details of legends, ghosts and figures from the history of the county.
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Britain's Heritage and History
- Provides biographies of some famous Britons, plus information on Britain's castles, myths and legends, historic places and battles.
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British Museum: Young Explorers
- Rich resource for children which allows them to explore the huge diversity of the British Museum's collections. Includes games, videos and ask the expert section.
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The Cabinet Papers
- National Archives site presenting a wealth of educational resources for A level students using cabinet papers from 1915 to 1980.
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Castles for Kids
- Gives young children simple information about castles and it might have been like to live in one.
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Channel 4: The Worst Jobs in History
- Presents details of the most foul and awful jobs from various British historical periods, as originally presented by Tony Robinson in this TV series. Includes a quiz and special Christmas jobs section.
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Early British Kingdoms: Britons, Saxons, Scots and Picts
- Presents lots of information about the dark ages, King Arthur, Saxon kings and kingdoms, religion, art and the Sutton Hoo burial.
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Enchanted Palace
- Game in which young children recreate Kensington Palace through the ages.
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GCSE Modern World History
- Presents extensive revision help, resources and self tests for students studying GCSE Modern World History.
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Geffrye Museum London: Kids Zone
- Gives children the chance to design a garden or room according to different historical periods, as well as offering games using artefacts from the museum.
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History Hunt
- Interactive game which allows children to explore St Albans through various periods of history.
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The Holocaust Explained
- Extensive resource for secondary aged children covering the holocaust; includes a teacher's guide.
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Horrible Histories
- Features a virtual world based on the popular Horrible Histories books.
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London at War
- Presents easily digested inforamtion for primary aged children about London during World War II. Includes sections on the Blitz, civil defence, women at war, daily life and children.
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Look and Learn
- A children's magazine that looks back in time at children's newspapers, comics, comic book characters and historical articles.
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The Mary Rose
- Explore the warship on display, news and events, links and corporate hospitality.
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Mr Allsop History
- Offers a variety of learning and revision resources for secondary aged children studying modern world history.
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National Archives Snapshots: Slavery
- Presents original documents and photographs from the national archives on the theme of slavery, and provides educational tasks and questions, with teachers' notes.
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National Archives: The Great War
- Presents information about Britain's role in world war one, with worksheets and research tasks for children to undertake.
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National Archives: World War II
- Extensive resource for older children learning about World War II. Includes maps and many downloadable investigation projects.
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National Army Museum: Kids
- An educational interactive site for children to learn about army life, Victorian soldiers and World War events and activities.
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The Parthenon Marbles
- Offers an introduction for children to the issues surrounding the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles. Examines the arguments on both sides and concludes that the Marbles should be returned to Greece.
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Past Explorers
- Portable Antiquities Scheme’s children's site presents a guide to UK finds pertaining to different periods of history, plus information about archaeology.
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Royal Berkshire History for Kids
- Tells the history of Oliver Cromwell and King Charles I with details of battles, taxes and their untimely deaths.
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School History
- Historical learning and teaching resources, with online lessons, revision help, and interactive tours, quizzes and games.
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Scotland's History
- Educational site focusing on Scotland's varied history, from prehistory to modern times.
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Show Me
- Shows scary, cool and wild stuff from UK museums and galleries. Includes games, where to go, hot topics and news.
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Spirit of the Miners
- Tells the story of the mining of copper, silver, lead and zinc in the mid Wales mountains, from the bronze age forwards.
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Time Pirates
- Resource which helps children discover the history of London and other maritime/port cities.
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The Union of the Crowns
- Tells the story of the Scottish King James VI's accession as James I of England in 1603, following the death of Elizabeth I, and explains the establishment of Great Britain.
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ViewFinder
- Explore this online image resource for England's history. With picture gallery, and stories.
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Walks on the Wilde Side
- Offers interactive features teaching children about the industrial revolution.
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Ymgyrchu!
- Features a pictorial history of campaigning and political issues in Wales, from war and peace to devolution and labour history. Aimed at secondary age children.
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