Rulers
Simple resource giving heads of state and heads of government of currently existing countries and territories. It also provides the names of leaders of all major international organisations and a brief chronicle of political events since 1996.
The Great Pyramid
Explore inside the pyramid of Khufu in Egypt. Excellent photographs illustrate this virtual tour.
The Roman Baths - Learning Hub
Discover the history of the Roman Baths and what life was like thousands of years ago. Play games, read stories and explore the world of Aquae Sulis!
London After the Great Fire
This BBC site looks at how the city of London recovered from the Great Fire of 1666.
The Women War Workers of the North West
A feature from the Imperial War Museum which focuses on some of the roles women took on in the North West of England during the Second World War.
1876 Victorian England Revisited
Journey back in time to see how a middle-class Victorian family lived. Look round the house and meet the family and servants.
Samuel Pepys Diary
This site has the complete transcripts of the diaries of Pepys which include his account of the Coronation of Charles II, the Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London.
The Jacobite Rebellions
Developed for use on iPads or an interactive whiteboard in the classroom this multimedia rich resource about the Jacobite Rebellions (or Risings) supports the teaching of this major Scottish historical theme.
Ancient Egypt
A British Museum site which has information on school visits.
The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament and Treason 1605
This UK Government website has information about the Gunpowder Plot with a downloadable fact sheet.
