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Great Britain -- History -- 20th century BBC: On This Day 
 Highlights worldwide historical events using audio and video clips from the archives of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Browse events by date, year (1950 to present), or themes such as conflicts and wars, disasters, science, and royalty. Also include witness accounts and reports from specific BBC correspondents. http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/ Topics: History, History By Place Last updated May 3, 2005 The National Archives Learning Curve: Exhibitions
British education site that examines historical topics in-depth. "Most are divided into a number of galleries, each exploring a particular theme using primary materials and providing activities." Includes interactive games, worksheets, case studies, and teacher's notes. http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/index/exhibitions.htm Topics: History, History By Place, K-12 Education Last updated Jul 9, 2004 Public Information Films
Use this website from the British National Archives to view public information films. "The first selection of films from 1945 - 1951 features some fascinating events from Britain's [post-World War II history]." Includes a timeline, background about this period that was characterized by austerity and financial instability, and short movies on subjects such as surviving the fuel crisis, using a hankie when sneezing, the Berlin Airlift, and the Festival of Britain. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/films/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, History By Place Last updated Jan 11, 2006 |
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