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National Archives (UK)

The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
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Project Britain

Timeline of the Kings and Queens of England

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides information and a timeline about the British Monarchs.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
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Other

University of Southampton: The Soldier in Later Medieval England

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online searchable database of soldiers in Medieval England. Right now there are fifteen individual soldiers listed, but more will be coming online shortly. Click on Soldier Profiles on the left hand side of the page. Then...
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East of England Broadband Network

History's Heroes: Oliver Cromwell (1599 1658)

For Students 3rd - 6th
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Oliver Cromwell. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Library Exhibit: Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend

For Students 9th - 10th
Full-featured online exhibition about Elizabeth I, her reign, and Elizabethan times.
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Rutgers University

Rutgers University: 18th Century Resources Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this incredible site full of resources and links to the world of literature in 18th-century Britain. This site holds the key to learning more about the authors, works, and topics of this time period.
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Rutgers University

Rutgers University: Eighteenth Century Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about eighteenth-century literature through this comprehensive chronology. This site is set up to take you from 1660 through to 1800.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Victorian Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The material objects, buildings, and texts arranged in this primary source set illustrate the variety of Victorian design while revealing some of the unique cultural characteristics of the period.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: United Kingdom: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of the United Kingdom in Western Europe.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Victorians

For Students 2nd - 5th
A look into life during the Victorian Era! Learn about the clothing, inventions, plants, and much more about life during this time period in England.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet World Guide: England

For Students 9th - 10th
For an overview of England's culture, visit this Lonely Planet site. In the article, information is given on the architecture, literature, religion, and cuisine.
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Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: The Corn Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This a relatively short narrative on the Corn Laws, however, students can hyperlink from various words for a deeper understanding.
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Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Richard Cobden

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Richard Cobden who was a leading member of the Anti-Corn Law League along with John Bright. There are links to related materials.
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British Library

British Library:dreamers and Dissenters: Filth and Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of British history where learners examine the causes and effects of filth and fever during the Victorian era in England.
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Other

Birdworld: Britain's Largest Birdpark and Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to learn more about England's Birds and Gardens? Visit Britain's largest birdpark and gardens in Surrey, England. Find out about the penguin feeding times and the safari rides.
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Geffrye Museum

Geffrye Museum: Printable Activities

For Students Pre-K - 1st
These word searches and puzzles are best used in conjunction with a visit to the Geffrye Museum in London. However, you can print and use at home or at school regardless.
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Other

Arthurian Legends: A Partial Summary of Morte D'arthur

For Students 9th - 10th
On the menu, click "Arthurian Legend," then "Le Morte D'Arthur" for a summary of the story beginning at the point of the knights' discovering the affair between Lancelot and Guinevere.
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Other

Victorian Context: The Rise of England's Middle Class

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Victorian Context is an article that talks about the politics of reform in England. It gives information about how these politics effected the influence on the Victorian Literature. It is an informative article that goes...
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Other

Personal: The Battle of Agincourt

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site from Tom Oberhorfer gives a short description of the battle and a map is shown.
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Other

England Rules the Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site with an article written on the background of the English foreign policy. It talks about and gives information on the background and ideas behind the political system of England. It offers an opinion as to why England is no...
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Other

English Folk and Traditional Music on the Net

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource for English traditional music. It includes libraries, archives, magazines, and discographies and provides access to many other connected links.
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Other

British Civil Wars, Commonweath, and Protectorate: The Bishops' Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the conflict between England and Scotland that took place between 1639-1640.
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Other

University of East Anglia: Data Uk Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of East Anglia offers links to information about climate information of the UK. Each link has charts with facts of weather types, monthly climate, precipitaion, and temperature.