Images of historical sites and structures. Contains illustrations of the industrial age, social history, architecture and archaeology, dating from the 1840s to the present day.
Includes video summaries and an interactive timeline of the
English Civil war. Examines the personalities and events of the war
from its roots in the Reformation to the restoration of the monarchy.
Information on urban medieval England, offering histories of selected
towns, images, glossary, and translated primary sources on community, economy, government, and lifecycle.
Covers the social, political, and economic development of Great Britain in the Victorian era. Includes timeline of events, essays and images and virtual tours.
Contains information about the queen's early life, major events of her reign, and her wardrobe. Contains material covering life in Elizabethan England.
Celebrates HMS Victory, which served as Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar. Includes an online tour of the vessel, history of the ship, a roster of the ship's officers and crew.
Covers the history and character of Liverpool, England, including its famous streets, docks, landmarks, famous people (such as the Beatles), the local Liverpudlian dialect (Scouse).
History and background information about the home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield in Scotland. Features images of the palace interior and grounds, history of the palace and the royalty who occupied it.
Offers facts about Sit Winston Churchill, a selection of quotes (as well as quotes incorrectly attributed to Churchill), myths and debates, and trivia.
Education Web site for Hadrian's Wall.
Uses narrative text, photographs, diagrams, and cartoons to tell about the wall which was built in Northern England under the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Includes information about
Features timelines of events in Great Britain from 800 to 1499. Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys, and cathedrals in England, Scotland, and Wales. Includes a glossary of terms, information on architectural styles.
Features documents, photographs, and audio and video files of 20th-century Welsh social and political campaigns. Available in Welsh, English, and Spanish.
Offers stories and reminiscences of Scotland Highlands Clearances, when Scots evicted from their land who came to Canada and the US in the 1800s. Contains historical articles and a database of individuals and the ships they traveled on.
Companion to BBC's series that explores the national identity of Scotland through its history. Contains documents, photographs, public records and a FAQ.
A collection of single maps and maps in atlases and other bound books, with manuscript and printed texts relating to the geography and mapping of Scotland from 1550 to 1740.
Collection of images and documents about thehistory of the River Thames. Features themed collections, such as riverside pubs, the river in art. Includes a timeline.
Telling the story of the Lancashire cotton industry from 1760 until now. Including impact of cotton on villages, towns and cities, people, industry, and the use of cotton.
Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of historical monuments and sites in Scotland. Offers information on the publications, as well as some free booklets for download.
Digitized collection of maps, manuscripts, topographical drawings, photographs, rare sound recordings about British history. Includes virtual exhibitions and themed tours.
A searchable directory of venues, organizations, and experts in the UK, as well news, features and a timeline of UK history from 10,000 BC to the present.