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Great Britain -- History Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758 - 1805) 
 Biographical information about Admiral Horatio Nelson, who as a commander of the British Navy defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's planned invasion of Britain. Includes articles and links about Nelson's navy, the Battle of Trafalgar, and the French Revolution. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/nelson_admiral_horatio_lord.shtml Topics: History, History By Place, Military Last updated Aug 6, 2009 American and British History Resources on the Internet
Extensive links to history resources in many categories, including reference, maps, statistics, documents, treaties, electric journals, etc.), archives, manuscripts, history portals, discussion lists, and more. Two major collections emphasize African-American history and culture and Civil War resources (from abolitionism to Reconstruction). From the Rutgers University Libraries. http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/history/history.shtml Topics: History By Place, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, United States History Last updated Apr 27, 2005 The British Empire
This site examines the scope and impact of the British Empire from a number of different perspectives, showing how the British affected the regions they governed as well as how those regions affected the British. It features sections on the armed forces and biography, as well as maps, articles, timelines, and a discussion area. A hobby site created by a British teacher. http://www.britishempire.co.uk/ Topics: History By Place Last updated Nov 29, 2006 British History Online
A "digital library of text and information about people, places and businesses from the medieval and early modern period." Searchable, or browsable by type of history (administrative, ecclesiastical, local, London, and parliamentary), place, or source. The site includes items such as a 1550 map of London and House of Commons journals from the 16th and 17th centuries. From the University of London. http://www.british-history.ac.uk Topics: History By Place Last updated Oct 19, 2004 Collect Britain: Putting History in Place
This digitized collection presents "maps, manuscripts, topographical drawings, photographs, rare sound recordings and even long-forgotten advertisements and music-hall songs that chart the changing face of Britain and her people." Searchable, or browse topics within collections, virtual exhibitions, and themed tours. Includes text and video introductions. From the British Library. http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 25, 2003 The Domesday Book Online
In 1086, William the Conqueror commissioned a land survey to assess "the extent of the land and resources being owned in England at the time." This site intends to show the history of that survey, which became the Domesday Book, and give an insight into 11th century life in Great Britain. Features a list of every settlement existing in 1086, timelines of the book's creation, a biography of the King William, a glossary, a FAQ, place name origins, and related links. Searchable. http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/ Topics: History, History By Place, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated May 29, 2005 Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend
"This exhibition explores the life and reign of this remarkable queen [Elizabeth I], examining how her unique personality was forged and why her legend has endured." Includes images of books and maps, a children's exhibit guide, suggested reading, recommended Elizabethan music, a filmography, and related links. From the Newberry Library, Chicago. http://www.newberry.org/elizabeth/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Florilegium Urbanum
This site aims "to provide a considered selection of primary source texts illustrative of various aspects of medieval urban life, and to present those texts in modern English." Texts are grouped into the broad categories of community, economy, government, and life cycle. Transcribed and translated documents are accompanied by discussion and notes. Some sections are under construction. From museum librarian Stephen Alsford. http://www.trytel.com/~tristan/towns/florilegium/flor00.html Topics: History, History By Place Last updated Apr 29, 2004 Historical Directories
"A digital library of local and trade directories for England and Wales, from 1750 to 1919. Within the digital library you'll find high quality reproductions of comparatively rare books, essential tools for research into local and genealogical history." Browsable by location, decade, or keyword. Also includes links to sites related to British genealogy, and local and urban history. From the University of Leicester (England). http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/ Topics: Families, History, History By Place, Hobbies, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 15, 2008 House of Commons Information Office: The Gunpowder Plot
Information from the United Kingdom Parliament about the Gunpowder Plot, the name given to the conspiracy to blow up the Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605. Guy (or Guido) Fawkes was considered to be the major conspirator. This document provides a background and history of the plot, and how the event is celebrated today as "Firework Night," "Bonfire Night," or "Guy Fawkes Day." Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.parliament.uk/documents/upload/g08.pdf Topics: History By Place, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 13, 2004 Legacies: UK History Local To You
This website features stories focusing on aspects of local history in the United Kingdom. Find information from different regions on the interactive map, or browse the archive to find stories on architectural heritage, immigration and emigration, myths and legends, and work. Includes a section of personal stories written by locals. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/legacies/ Topics: History By Place Last updated Jul 20, 2005 The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth I, 1533-1603
This detailed and thorough site contains information about her early life, major events of her reign, even her wardrobe. Topics include life in Elizabethan England, the status of women, the church, and the structure of the government. Glimpses of Elizabeth the person are revealed in the FAQ and through a collection of quotations. Includes bibliographies and film listings. From a hobbyist who has been "reading about, and studying, the Queen's life and reign for a long time." http://www.elizabethi.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Feb 28, 2005 The National Archives Learning Curve
A resource for history teachers and students designed to support British schools' history curriculum. The site contains original sources from the National Archives such as documents, photographs, sound recordings, and film clips. Includes lessons, exhibitions, activities, and games. "Find out what people thought, said and did at the time of some of the most interesting events in history." http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/ Topics: History, History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 8, 2004 The National Archives Learning Curve: Focus on ...
British education site designed to help students learn history by examining original sources such as the "Domesday Book," census data, historical cartoons, and film clips. Includes background information on each source, quizzes, activities, and teacher's notes. http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/index/focuson.htm Topics: History, History By Place Last updated Jul 9, 2004 The National Archives Learning Curve: Focus on ... Domesday
The history of Domesday Book, from the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066 through the conflicts of the Anglo-Saxons and Normans and the reign of William the Conquerer. Shows how William's 1085 survey documented "who was looking after each area, what lands they had, and which other people lived there" (also how much livestock people owned); the materials used to create the book; and teaching suggestions. Created for the British school history curriculum. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/focuson/domesday/ Topics: Dictionaries, Finance, Geography, History, History By Place, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Oct 16, 2009 The National Archives Learning Curve: Snapshots
British education site featuring "lesson-sized activities based around a small number of original sources" such as paintings, photos, maps, cartoons, and documents. Each "snapshot" includes tasks, the background of the historical event, links to related sites, and teacher's notes. http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/index/snapshots.htm Topics: History, History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 9, 2004 The Official HMS Victory Website
The year 2005 marks the bicentennial of the Battle of Trafalgar between Great Britain's Royal Navy and the combined French and Spanish fleets. This site celebrates HMS Victory, which served as Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship during the battle and which continues as a commissioned warship in the British Royal Navy. Includes an online tour of the vessel, history of the ship, a roster of the ship's officers and crew, and more. http://www.hms-victory.com/ Topics: History By Place, Holidays and Observances Individually, Transportation Last updated Mar 23, 2005 PASt Explorers
This Portable Antiquities Scheme [PAS] website "is designed for use in the classroom, museum or at home" and provides teaching and learning resources "aimed at children between the ages of 7-11" and related to the English National Curriculum. It features information and materials about English and Welsh historic periods (prehistoric, Iron Age, Roman, and medieval), a database of objects (such as Roman coins), an introduction to archeology, and more. From the British Museum and other partners. http://www.pastexplorers.org.uk Topics: Archaeology, History By Place Last updated Nov 16, 2005 PortCities UK
"Voyages, ports, history, people, origins and much more! Discover the maritime histories of UK port cities," featuring Bristol, Hartlepool, Liverpool, London, and Southampton. Includes illustrated essays, videos, games, and more. Searchable. http://www.portcities.org.uk/ Topics: History By Place Last updated Oct 20, 2003 Richard III Society, American Branch
This site is devoted to the study of King Richard III; the Wars of the Roses; fifteenth-century England; and the reputation of Richard III in history, literature, and drama. It includes a library of full-text editions and extracts of fifteenth through nineteenth-century sources on the Ricardian controversy; a hypertext edition of the Shakespeare play; essays; and teaching resources. There are links to discussion lists, newsgroups, medieval and renaissance sites, research libraries, and booksellers. http://www.r3.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Jul 31, 2002 The Royal Historical Society Bibliography
This catalog of bibliographic citations "is an authoritative guide to writing on British and Irish history from the Roman period to the present day." It contains over 450,000 entries including articles in journals and collective volumes, and including data from London's Past Online. Search by author, publication details, subject, or period covered. Hosted by the Institute of Historical Research of the University of London. http://www.rhs.ac.uk/bibl/ Topics: History By Place, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Mar 19, 2009 ThamesPilot
"Collection of images and documents that chart the rich history of the River Thames, from source to sea." Features themed collections, such as riverside pubs, the river in art, working along the river, and "a trip down the Thames in words and pictures". Also includes a timeline gallery (1000 to the 21st century) and links to places to visit. A cooperative project from "[l]ibraries and museums along ... the River Thames." http://www.thamespilot.org.uk Topics: Geography, History By Place, Water Last updated Mar 2, 2006 TimeRef
This searchable site features timelines of events in Great Britain from 800 to 1499. "Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys, and cathedrals in England, Scotland, and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects." Includes a glossary of terms, information on architectural styles, and three-dimensional images of buildings. Parts of the site do not display properly in Netscape. http://www.timeref.org/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Heads of State, History, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated May 3, 2005 The Tower of London
A virtual tour of this famous (and infamous) London fortress. Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More, and many others spent much time here. Covering the tower's origins as royal palace to its use as a dungeon, this site offers panoramas, spy and ghost stories, games, Crown Jewel information, guard interviews, and amusing observations that the guards overhear from tourists. A commercial site "created in association with the Yeoman Warders of the Tower." http://www.camelotintl.com/tower_site/ Topics: History By Place Last updated May 22, 2004 Treasures From the National Archives
"The National Archives of England, Wales and the United Kingdom ... span[s] 1000 years of British history, from Domesday Book of 1086 to government papers recently released to the public." View images of original documents and artifacts by theme or date, or browse the online exhibitions that cover a variety of historical topics and feature photos, original documents, and film clips. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/museum/ Topics: Government, History By Place, Libraries & Archives by Type, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Apr 30, 2006 Tudor England: 1485 to 1603
Biographical and historical information on Tudor monarchs, including Henry VII, Henry VIII and his six wives, Edward VI, Jane I (Lady Jane Grey), Mary I, and Elizabeth I; Tudor relatives; and other citizens. Includes images, primary sources (including letters written by Henry VIII's wives), life in Tudor England, genealogy, bibliography, and filmography. Frequently updated with new material. From a hobbyist. http://englishhistory.net/tudor.html Topics: Correspondence, Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 23, 2003 Tudor History
Incredibly comprehensive and thorough site on English Kings Henry VII and VIII and Edward VI, and Queens Jane Grey, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Also includes information on Henry VIII's wives; lists and biographies of important people in Tudor history; life in Tudor England; architecture; chronologies and glossaries; genealogical trees; primary sources (electronic texts and documents); and even Tudor humor. Numerous portraits, as well as pictures of architecture and maps. http://www.tudorhistory.org/ Topics: Heads of State, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated Feb 19, 2003 Uniting the Kingdoms? 1066-1603
"This exhibition looks at how the governments and people of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, and of England's French territories, interacted in politics, warfare, religion, trade and everyday life" during the Middle Ages. Includes maps, and a listing of the monarchs for Scotland, England, and France. From the National Archives (Surrey, United Kingdom). http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/utk/ Topics: History, History By Place Last updated May 15, 2005 The Workhouse
The British workhouse was "a fascinating mixture of social history, politics, economics and architecture." This site includes information about life in the workhouse, education for the poor, poor law unions, parish workhouses, literature, workhouse buildings, workhouses outside Britain, and much more. Features the full text of laws enacted between 1601 and 1834, a glossary, a timeline, and a list of related links and other resources. From an amateur historian. http://www.workhouses.org.uk/ Topics: History By Place, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Poverty Last updated Aug 20, 2005 |
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