Genealogy

A Web Of English History
A resource for English and Irish history created by history teacher Marjie Bloy. It covers the period of George III and the Victorian era to 1880.

Historic Royal Palaces
This organisation manages the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace.

Icons - a portrait of England
Information about some of the icons that have come to represent English culture. Includes news, icon nominations, classroom activities and lesson plans.

Imperial War Museum
A museum devoted to telling the story of conflict and the experiences of warfare. The main museum is located in London, but there are also branches at Duxford in Cambridgeshire, Whitehall, Manchester, and on the HMS Belfast in London Pool.

Lincolnshire Military Preservation Society
A World War II re-enactment group based on the East Coast of the UK. There are details of events, as well as the unit histories and information about their equipment, weapons and uniforms.

Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
The history, science and industry of Manchester. Information, facilities and opening times, collections and research, galleries, education, an events calendar, puzzles and optical illusions.

National Waterways Museum
An organisation which operates museums in Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire, Gloucester Docks, and Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Includes information about their historic boats and inland waterways collections.

Royal Air Force Museum
Operates museums dedicated to aviation at Colindale in North London and Cosford near Birmingham.

The British Museum
Exhibitions and events, visiting information, tickets, and details of the collections.

The National Archives
The government body responsible for preserving and curating government records, including census records, wills, military records and cabinet papers. There are details of how to access documents and guides to research and learning.

Tyne and Wear Museums
A guide to museums and galleries on Tyneside and Wearside. Includes information for schools, and interactive games.

York Archaeological Trust
An organisation dedicated to the excavation of historic York, as well as offering training digs and providing educational resources. Projects include the Jorvik Viking Centre, Hungate, Barley Hall and the city walls.