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United Kingdom History

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British Empire, The 2 Stars
Covers all aspects of British history. Includes maps, articles, timelines, discussions.

Casglu'r Tlysau: Gathering the Jewels 2 Stars
Contains images and texts of Welsh life, illustrating the natural and social history of Wales throughout the ages. Available in Welsh and English.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
gtj.org.uk Information

Charting the Nation 2 Stars
A collection of single maps and maps in atlases and other bound books, with manuscript and printed texts relating to the geography and mapping of Scotland from 1550 to 1740.

Churchill Center, The 2 Stars
Offers facts about Sit Winston Churchill, a selection of quotes (as well as quotes incorrectly attributed to Churchill), myths and debates, and trivia.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
winstonchurchill.org Information

Civil War 2 Stars
Includes video summaries and an interactive timeline of the English Civil war. Examines the personalities and events of the war from its roots in the Reformation to the restoration of the monarchy.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
open2.net Information

Collect Britain: Putting History in Place 2 Stars
Digitized collection of maps, manuscripts, topographical drawings, photographs, rare sound recordings about British history. Includes virtual exhibitions and themed tours.

English Heritage 2 Stars
Trying to protect England's historic buildings and landmarks. News, publications, places to visit, events, education, archaeology, and conservation.

English History.info 2 Stars
Includes articles about English history, vintage postcards, art gallery and discussion forum.

Fire 2 Stars
Information about Great Fire of London in September,1666; the effects of the fire on London landmarks; images; essays.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
channel4.com Information

Historic Scotland 2 Stars
Dedicated to the promotion and preservation of historical monuments and sites in Scotland. Offers information on the publications, as well as some free booklets for download.

History of England 2 Stars
General history topics arranged in broad time periods.

History.UK.com 2 Stars
A searchable directory of venues, organizations, and experts in the UK, as well news, features and a timeline of UK history from 10,000 BC to the present.
Reviewed by antie_em
history.uk.com Information

HMS Victory 2 Stars
Celebrates HMS Victory, which served as Admiral Horatio Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar. Includes an online tour of the vessel, history of the ship, a roster of the ship's officers and crew.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
hms-victory.com Information

In Search of Scotland 2 Stars
Companion to BBC's series that explores the national identity of Scotland through its history. Contains documents, photographs, public records and a FAQ.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
bbc.co.uk Information

Kmgyrchui 2 Stars
Features documents, photographs, and audio and video files of 20th-century Welsh social and political campaigns. Available in Welsh, English, and Spanish.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
llgc.org.uk Information

Local History: Liverpool 2 Stars
Covers the history and character of Liverpool, England, including its famous streets, docks, landmarks, famous people (such as the Beatles), the local Liverpudlian dialect (Scouse).
Reviewed by netlibrarian
bbc.co.uk Information

Medieval English Towns 2 Stars
Information on urban medieval England, offering histories of selected towns, images, glossary, and translated primary sources on community, economy, government, and lifecycle.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
trytel.com Information

PastScape 2 Stars
Database of the national monuments of England, including descriptions, pictures and links to contemporary and historical maps and aerial photographs.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
pastscape.org Information

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) 2 Stars
Contains information about the queen's early life, major events of her reign, and her wardrobe. Contains material covering life in Elizabethan England.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
elizabethi.org Information

Scone Palace 2 Stars
History and background information about the home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield in Scotland. Features images of the palace interior and grounds, history of the palace and the royalty who occupied it.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
scone-palace.net Information

Spinning the Web 2 Stars
Telling the story of the Lancashire cotton industry from 1760 until now. Including impact of cotton on villages, towns and cities, people, industry, and the use of cotton.

ThamesPilot 2 Stars
Collection of images and documents about thehistory of the River Thames. Features themed collections, such as riverside pubs, the river in art. Includes a timeline.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
thamespilot.org.uk Information

Theclearances.org 2 Stars
Offers stories and reminiscences of Scotland Highlands Clearances, when Scots evicted from their land who came to Canada and the US in the 1800s. Contains historical articles and a database of individuals and the ships they traveled on.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
theclearances.org Information

TimeRef.org 2 Stars
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. Includes a glossary of terms, information on architectural styles.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
timeref.org Information

Underground History 2 Stars
Documents the history and location of stations in London's underground railway system that are no longer in use. Includes maps and photos.

Victorian Times Project 2 Stars
Covers the social, political, and economic development of Great Britain in the Victorian era. Includes timeline of events, essays and images and virtual tours.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
victoriantimes.org Information

ViewFinder 2 Stars
Images of historical sites and structures. Contains illustrations of the industrial age, social history, architecture and archaeology, dating from the 1840s to the present day.

WallNet 2 Stars
Education Web site for Hadrian's Wall. Uses narrative text, photographs, diagrams, and cartoons to tell about the wall which was built in Northern England under the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Includes information about
Reviewed by netlibrarian
museums.ncl.ac.uk Information

Word on the Street 2 Stars
Collection of broadsides dating from 1650 to 1910 from Scotland. Includes background on broadsides, information on illustrations.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
nls.uk Information

Ayrshire History 1 Star
Illustrated articles on the history of Ayrshire and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages.

British History Online 1 Star
Includes text and information about people, places and businesses from the medieval and early modern period of British history.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
british-history.ac.uk Information

British Universities Newreels Database 1 Star
Database of British newsreels with information on news stories and personalities from 1910 to 1983. Included are sections on the history of newsreels, a bibliographic guide, electronic texts, a video showcase.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
bufvc.ac.uk Information

Cotswold Edge 1 Star
Offers a history with old photos in and around the Cotswolds in the UK. Includes area maps.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
cotswoldedge.org.uk Information

Distant Days 1 Star
Two books on local English history. Covers the villages of Elloughton, Brough, Brantingham, South Cave, North Cave, Everthorpe and Hotham in East Riding of Yorkshire in England.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
tusan.karoo.net Information

Modern Antiquarian, The 1 Star
Resource for news, information, images, and folklore on the ancient sites across the UK and Ireland.

National Piers Society 1 Star
Background about seaside piers around the coast of Great Britain. Includes a list of the longest piers in the U.K., historic images of surviving and lost piers.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
piers.co.uk Information

Old-maps.co.uk 1 Star
Gives online access to Britain's digital historical map archive.
Reviewed by netlibrarian
old-maps.co.uk Information

Outlaws and Highwaymen 1 Star
Songs, poems, stories, memoirs, letters, satires, sermons, and other writings to tell us about the English highwayman from the 14th through the 19th centuries.

The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament & Treason 1605 1 Star
Features a timeline and background about parliament, politics, and the people involved.



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