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Women on the Home Front in World War One

World War One provided new employment opportunities for women. This site from the BBC exams the enduring impact of the war on women's lives.

16-18 year olds
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The Reign of Richard II

This site from the BBC examines the personality of King Richard II and key events of his reign from 1377 to 1399.

14-18 year olds
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The Battle for Berlin in World War Two

This article from the BBC features interviews with survivors from both sides in this battle. It examines the events when Stalin's attempted to take Berlin ahead of the allies, an action which led to the deaths of so many Russian soldiers.

14-18 year olds
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The Battle of the Somme

Discover the stories about the longest and costliest battle in British history. Find out how the Battle was planned and fought, about the experiences of the people who were involved and about the battlefields today.

11-16 year olds
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Sex, Lice and Chamber Pots in Pepys' London

If you want to know what people ate, drank and how they amused themselves at the time of Charles II you can find out here. The historical source is the diary of Samuel Pepys.

14-16 year olds
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The World Factbook

Maps and statistical information on many different countries. It details the geography, economy, communications, people, government of the nations featured.

11-18 year olds
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Britain 1906 - 1918

An exhibition from the Public Record Office which includes original sources on welfare reforms, women and the vote and on war and change in Britain.

14-16 year olds
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Home Front 1939 - 1945

A site from the National Archives Learning Curve which presents original documents to support information about aspects of the Second World War such as preparations for war, evacuation, women at war, spies and more. The interactive parts no longer work.

11-16 year olds
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GCSE Bitesize Revision - History

If you are studying GCSE History, then stop by this site. It has excellent notes.

14-16 year olds
Pupils

National Archives Education Service

A wonderful national archives online teaching resource structured to tie in with National Curriculum from Key Stages 2 to 5 and designed for teachers. It has a range of original sources including documents, film and sound recordings.

7-18 year olds
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