The Story of the Tower of London
This site is about the history and legends surrounding the Tower of London.
When is Chinese New Year?
Find out the dates of each Chinese New Year over a period of 12 years together with the associated zodiac animals and Chinese calendar dates.
Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
The Roman Empire in the First Century
Meet the Emperors, poets and historians of Rome and learn about life in the first century. There is information on family structure and weddings, as well as details of the different classes of citizens such as senators, partricians and slaves.
The Poetry Zone
An inspirational poetry site with all sorts. If you are between 4 and 18 you can send in your poems to be published. There are ideas for teachers on how to teach poetry. Read interviews with poets and find contact details for poets who visit schools.
The Learning Zone
Designed especially for children by Oxford University Museum of Natural History, there are lots of fun things to do and learn here. Sections include: Animals, Insects, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Funstuff.
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.
Early Years Experience
This site has seasonal rhymes, action songs and recipes. There is information about festivals.
The Gunpowder Plot
A PowerPoint and videos about the Gunpowder Plot. The videos serve as an introduction to the story of Guy Fawkes and the origins of Bonfire night but they are not suitable for younger pupils.
The Norman Conquest
A clear account of the Norman Conquest from BBC Bitesize including the background of the rival claims to the British throne.
