History
- Public Records Office
The National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom has one of the largest archival collections in the world, spanning 1000 years of British history.
- The Columbus Navigation Homepage
An informative website showing the History of Christopher Columbus.
- The Great Pyramid
Considered to represent the pinnacle of the Pyramid Age, the Great Pyramid is the epitome of the knowledge and experience of all previous pyramids.
- The Roman Baths Museum and Pump Room
The best preserved Roman religious spa from the ancient world. Take a tour of of the World Heritage Site, The Roman Baths, Bath.
- The Battle of Hastings 1066
This site will attempt to tell the story of the British Isles from the first Roman Invasion to the fateful culmination known as the Battle of Hastings which was fought between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy on the 14 October 1066, a date that changed the course of British history.
- The Romans
Nettlesworth Primary School provide an insight into the culture of The Romans. Learn about the important people of the time, important events and the Roman Army.
- The Elizabethan Age: 1558-1603
Life in Elizabethan England - A compendium of common knowledge.
- Odyssey Online
An interactive journey through ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Near East; the ancient Americas; and sub-Saharan Africa of the 19th and 20th centuries.
- National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We do this in a range of ways, through practical caring and conservation, through learning and discovery and through encouraging millions of people to visit and enjoy the national heritage.
- English Heritage
English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
- British Museum
The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures.
- Picture Sheffield
You can search the database by subject and see thumbnail images of many locations throughout Sheffield.
- Images of England
Images of England, funded by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund, is a groundbreaking initiative which aims to create a 'point in time' photographic record of England's listed buildings.
- Teaching ideas
Links to some wonderful History toys and games, recommended books about History, and some links to other useful History sites.
- The Home Front (KS2,3)
The activities in this page will help you understand some aspects of life in wartime Britain.
- The Learning Curve (KS2,3,4,5)
Learning Curve is a free online teaching and learning resource, following the History National Curriculum from Key Stages 2 to 5.
- 24 Hour Museum (KS1,2,3)
The 24 Hour Museum is the UK’s National Virtual Museum, offering a unique mix of dynamic content including daily arts and museum news as well as exhibition reviews and in-depth online trails.
- Heroes
Discover national heroes of the past, Boudica, Nelson, Cromwell and many more. Get expert opinions, watch film clips, and discover fascinating facts and viewpoints. Additional materials include resources, teacher notes and lesson plans.
- History of London on the Internet
Learn more of the history of London; London at war (1939-45), view a snapshot of Victorian London, schools in Victorian London and other useful web links. The site contains a teachers' zone with downloadable materials.
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