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Want to find out more about history?

It doesn't have to be dull and boring - by visiting museums and galleries you can really see what history is all about.
There are various online resources worthy of checking out too.

Online History sites

First World War posters - this is a great list of posters from the First World War. Includes the famous "your country needs you" - Visit this list of posters now - from lots of countrys not just the UK. The site also has lots of info on about the First World War, including maps, war poets and battles. An interesting and useful site.
British Pathe news - the world's first digital news archive which covers news, sport, social history and entertainment from 1896 to 1970. All content is free of charge for use by UK Maintained Schools in the classroom.
Online history lessons at school history - they have downloadable resources.
24 Hour museum - visit this site - useful to find out What's On: Exhibitions And Events Around The UK
Timeref - amazing site - Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499AD. 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. Visit timeref now

The BBC - the bbc has a huge number of history topics within their site

They have a specific kids section to make history fun - Schools sites, fun and games... various topics covered

They also have a full range of resources and information

Ancient History - bbc main ancient history page
Anglo Saxons
Egyptians
Greeks
Prehistory
Romans
Vikings
Archaelogy - visit the bbc's archeology pages
Church and State - The dynastic disputes and turbulent events that have shaped nations, regions and communities.
Historic Figures - if you want to find out more about famous people in history this is the page to visit
Timelines - the British timeline plus kings and queens from around the world,
Wars and conflict - information on lots of different wars from the Norman conquest to modern day warfare
Reading and multimedia resources - they have a variety of resources available including galleries.
History of science and discovery - Explore the history of science, medicine and exploration through feature articles, 3-d models and animations

 

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