History

Cruithni, Ulster History Cruithni, Ulster History- A brief illustrated history of Ulster, with suggested books for further reading. Friends on the Somme (Mid Ulster Branch) Friends on the Somme (Mid Ulster Branch)- Information about the society which records and commemorates those from the Mid Ulster area who served in the Great War and other conflic… Northern Ireland Digital Film Archive Northern Ireland Digital Film Archive- Collection contains 55 hours of moving images about Northern Ireland from 1897-2000, including drama, animation, documentaries, news, newsre… Open Domesday Open Domesday- Online copy of Domesday Book of 1086: search for a town or village, find population and tax records, and see the original folios. Secret History Stories Secret History Stories- A selection of unusual stories about English History covering topics as diverse as feuds, nudes, death, disease and disaster from Roman times up to the pre… The Making of the English Middle Class The Making of the English Middle Class- Full text of Peter Earle's book, subtitled "Business, Society and Family Life in London 1660-1730". ViewFinder ViewFinder- Large historical image collection from English Heritage. Profile and image search. Florilegium Urbanum Florilegium Urbanum- A selection of primary documents, in modern English translation, illustrating aspects of urban society in medieval England. The Battle of Hastings - 1066 The Battle of Hastings - 1066- Provides information on the battle between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy that changed the course of history in England. Inc… Georgian Society for East Yorkshire Georgian Society for East Yorkshire- A society for all those in the East Yorkshire area interested in the history and culture of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The Domesday Book and Beyond The Domesday Book and Beyond- Three essays on post-conquest England, by WF Maitland. Battle Conference of Anglo-Norman Studies Battle Conference of Anglo-Norman Studies- An annual event devoted to medieval history and culture. Information on past meetings, and date and location of upcoming meeting. Britain Express: Medieval England Britain Express: Medieval England- History, culture, and daily life during the Middle Ages. History of England History of England- General topics arranged in broad time periods. North East Fire and Ambulance Services North East Fire and Ambulance Services- A history of the services in photographs. Macaulay's History of England, Volume 1 Macaulay's History of England, Volume 1- First published in 1849, it covers the English Civil Wars through to the Monmouth Rebellion. The Village Labourer 1760-1832 The Village Labourer 1760-1832- First published in 1911, this study in the government of England before the Reform Bill takes a detailed look at the consequences of the acts of en… Outlaws and Highwaymen Outlaws and Highwaymen- Songs, poems, stories, memoirs, letters, satires, sermons, and other writings from the times are used to tell about the English highwayman from the 14th th… A Personal Railway History A Personal Railway History- Account by Fred Gibbs, a Birmingham man who worked on the railway between the years 1918 and 1967. Times of Change in the History of England Times of Change in the History of England- A brief history of the periods of transition in England, including the Norman Conquest, the Plague, and the Reformation. The Confederation of the Cinque Ports The Confederation of the Cinque Ports- Historic association of maritime towns in Kent and Sussex. Includes history, heraldic and ceremonial information, events, contacts and links… Magna Carta Magna Carta- Translation from the Latin of the original version of the Magna Carta of Great Britain, signed by King John at Runnymede in 1215. With links to glossary and Latin ori… The Victoria County History The Victoria County History- Based at the Institute of Historical Research, the English local history series began in 1899 and was dedicated to Queen Victoria. Includes informatio… Old Towns Old Towns- Contemporary descriptions of English towns and cities written between 1835 and 1848 and published in "The Penny Cyclopedia". Also sells copies of 19th-century engraving… An Island Story - A History of England for Boys and Girls An Island Story - A History of England for Boys and Girls- Full text of the illustrated children's history book written in 1920 by H. E. Marshall. BBC - Schools Online World War One BBC - Schools Online World War One- Educational resource for Key Stage 3 and GCSE covering the Great War. Includes diaries, documents, photos, artefacts, newspaper cuttings, games… Lore and Saga Lore and Saga- Offers Viking, Saxon and Roman information, resources and living history services for teachers, and educational school visits in North West England. Includes servic… BBC Schools - Ancient Greece BBC Schools - Ancient Greece- Covers Key Stage 2 curriculum content for history. Combines images and text to present material designed for both classroom and home use. Links are a… History on the Net History on the Net- Lesson ideas, historical facts and information, quizzes and games, and relevant links. The History Learning Site The History Learning Site- Covers many history topics up to advanced level.