AddressLogic
Instant postcode finder service; find any address from a postcode or a postcode from any address.
The British Library
National library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued.
British Standards
Database of standards published by the British Standards Institution. Includes purchase options but many members of public libraries have free access via their county library websites.
Greatvine
Gives access to 150 experts on a variety of topics, available to answer questions and offer advice by phone.
Guinness World Records
Interactive site allowing users to look up records, and explore a wealth of content, as well as finding out how to set a record.
Key to English Place Names
University of Nottingham project which enables users to search for the meaning of any place name in England.
Phrase Finder
Contains detailed information on the origin and meanings of thousands of English sayings, phrases and idioms. Includes a discussion forum.
The Rudiments of Wisdom
Features thousands of cartoons by British cartoonist and engineer Tim Hunkin, offering wisdom and explanations for just about everything, from angels to zinc.
Said What
Provides an extensive collection of quotes for all occasions.
Society of Indexers
Professional organisation for British and Irish indexers; includes news, publications and information on meetings and conferences.
Who's Who
Promotes the Who's Who directory, containing biographies of "everyone who's anyone" in British society. Includes a history of the publication, list of new entries and advice for those charged with writing the biography entries.