Discover the UK's rich and varied history, with sites covering time periods from ancient Britain to the 20th century, plus specialist subcategories on themes such as slavery, monarchy and wars.
A Vision of Britain Through Time

Presents historical statistics across a variety of themes for all areas of the UK. Themes include death, religion, housing, poverty and social class. Also includes census returns and extensive texts from historical travel writers. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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A Vision of Britain Through Time

Presents historical statistics across a variety of themes for all areas of the UK. Themes include death, religion, housing, poverty and social class. Also includes census returns and extensive texts from historical travel writers. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Abandoned Communities

Profiles many towns, villages and communities in Britain which were abandoned for one reason or another at some point in our history. Also features poetry and artwok on this theme and examines the psychology of abandonment. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Abandoned Communities

Profiles many towns, villages and communities in Britain which were abandoned for one reason or another at some point in our history. Also features poetry and artwok on this theme and examines the psychology of abandonment. Unclaimed: Claim this business

BBC: A History of the World

Uses 100 objects from the British Museum and hundreds more from other museums and members of the public to tell the story of world history. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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BBC: A History of the World

Uses 100 objects from the British Museum and hundreds more from other museums and members of the public to tell the story of world history. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Black and Asian Studies Association

Fosters research into and disseminates information on the history of Black peoples in Britain. Features newsletters and conference information. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Black and Asian Studies Association

Fosters research into and disseminates information on the history of Black peoples in Britain. Features newsletters and conference information. Unclaimed: Claim this business

British History Online

A digital library containing core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles; organised by theme and by region. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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British History Online

A digital library containing core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles; organised by theme and by region. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Early British Kingdoms

Covers the period of the early Middle Ages in Britain with articles on the early Celtic kingdoms, their rulers and genealogies. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Early British Kingdoms

Covers the period of the early Middle Ages in Britain with articles on the early Celtic kingdoms, their rulers and genealogies. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Henry VIII: Man and Monarch

British Library presents key documents from the life and times of Henry VIII. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Henry VIII: Man and Monarch

British Library presents key documents from the life and times of Henry VIII. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Hidden Lives Revealed

Virtual resource dedicated to children in the care of The Children's Society during the late Victorian and early 20th Century Britain. Includes photo documentations and case files. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Hidden Lives Revealed

Virtual resource dedicated to children in the care of The Children's Society during the late Victorian and early 20th Century Britain. Includes photo documentations and case files. Unclaimed: Claim this business

History and Policy

Works for better public policy through an understanding of history. Includes online papers, an events calendar, news and opinion and maintains a database of historians willing to engage with policy makers and the media. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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History and Policy

Works for better public policy through an understanding of history. Includes online papers, an events calendar, news and opinion and maintains a database of historians willing to engage with policy makers and the media. Unclaimed: Claim this business

History World

Features an archive of old photographs and advertisements from various points in British history. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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History World

Features an archive of old photographs and advertisements from various points in British history. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Local History Online

Features articles about getting started with researching local history, plus extensive link directories to local history societies and resources. Also promotes the Local History Magazine, with subscription information. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Local History Online

Features articles about getting started with researching local history, plus extensive link directories to local history societies and resources. Also promotes the Local History Magazine, with subscription information. Unclaimed: Claim this business

My Time Machine

Offers a selection of eyewitness accounts from moments in British history. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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My Time Machine

Offers a selection of eyewitness accounts from moments in British history. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Neil Oliver

Official website of the archaeologist, historian, author and broadcaster, with a biography and information about his books and TV programmes. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Neil Oliver

Official website of the archaeologist, historian, author and broadcaster, with a biography and information about his books and TV programmes. Unclaimed: Claim this business

The Historic Counties Trust

Promotes public awareness of the history, geography, natural history, architecture and traditions of the historic counties of the UK. Includes downloadable documentation, reports and maps. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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The Historic Counties Trust

Promotes public awareness of the history, geography, natural history, architecture and traditions of the historic counties of the UK. Includes downloadable documentation, reports and maps. Unclaimed: Claim this business

The Postal History Society

Offers information on this Society's quarterly journal, regular meetings and conferences. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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The Postal History Society

Offers information on this Society's quarterly journal, regular meetings and conferences. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Timeline TV

Presents a history of Britain, explored via a timeline, with video clips, location maps and links to further resources. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Timeline TV

Presents a history of Britain, explored via a timeline, with video clips, location maps and links to further resources. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Wallpaper History Society

Promoting an awareness and understanding of historic and contemporary wallcoverings. Presents history, events, membership, bursary and a directory. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Wallpaper History Society

Promoting an awareness and understanding of historic and contemporary wallcoverings. Presents history, events, membership, bursary and a directory. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Britain from Above

Presents the unique Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs of Britain taking from 1919-1953. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Britain from Above

Presents the unique Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs of Britain taking from 1919-1953. Unclaimed: Claim this business

The Great British Story

Companion site to the BBC 2 series examining history through the eyes of ordinary people. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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The Great British Story

Companion site to the BBC 2 series examining history through the eyes of ordinary people. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Historic County Borders Project

Project which is digitising the borders of the historic counties of the United Kingdom at a scale of 1:100000 and making them available for public and commercial use. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Historic County Borders Project

Project which is digitising the borders of the historic counties of the United Kingdom at a scale of 1:100000 and making them available for public and commercial use. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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