Horrible Histories - Raid and Trade
Take charge of settlements in order to protect and guide Viking villagers to victory in battle and learn about Viking life along the way.
The Fair Trade Foundation
Read about the campaign to ensure that farmers in third world countries get a fair price for their produce.
Focus on the Slave Trade
A BBC site which discusses the transatlantic slave trade.
Bristol and Transatlantic Slavery Myths and Truths
A blog post about Bristol’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. It looks at the myths and truths behind this dark area of Bristol's history.
CAFOD - Education Resources
CAFOD is a development agency working in over 80 countries to tackle the causes of poverty. There are excellent factsheets on racism, environment, landmines, food shortages, aid, world debt and the role of women in developing countries.
Vikings
Five learner guides and 16 class clip videos on the Vikings from the BBC.
British Anti-Slavery
An article from the BBC which traces the campaign in the 19th century against slavery through to its abolition.
The Peel Web
Written for A Level history students, this comprehensive web site covers many social, political and economic issues in the period of British history from 1830 to 1850. It has biographies of major personalities and key events.
The Anti-Slavery Campaign in Britain
An account of the slave trade and the movement which led it its abolition in 1833.
William Wilberforce
Explore the life and political and social achievements of William Wilberforce, the Hull MP, who was instrumental in the campaign to abolish British involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
