History Trails - Victorian Britain
Follow the history trail which includes games to find out about life in Victorian times. This site from the BBC has information on the industrial revolution, social conditions, occupations and Victorian women.
World War One
A comprehensive collection of articles from the BBC on the Great War. It includes transcripts of newspaper articles from the time. A fantastic resource.
Life on Board the Mary Rose
The fascinating story of the Mary Rose spans almost 500 years. Here you can find out about life on board the ship.
Hidden Lives
An archive of amazing documents and photographs where you can find out what it was like to be really poor in Victorian and Edwardian times. Target age range 10 to 15 years.
Tudors Audio Clips
Comic sketches, short dramas and music about the Tudors. Topics include guides to the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth and more.
Rationing in the Second World War
Information, posters and photographs which are brilliant for a topic on World War 2.
Clothes Rationing in Britain during the Second World War
Information, photographs and posters about clothes rationing from 1941.
Evacuation
Information, pictures, posters and photographs from the Imperial War Museum about the Evacuees from towns and cities in Britain during the Second World War.
The Women's Land Army in Pictures
Images which show jobs women were employed in a wide range of roles during the First World War.
Ten Facts about the Tudors
Take a trip back in time with National Geographic Kids and discover ten terrific facts about the Tudors. Includes links to information Henry VIII's six wives and also about Henry VIII life in comic book form.