Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Quotations of Samuel Butler
This site has a list of quotes from Samuel Butler, compiled by John Bartlett.
Other
The Difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England
Do you know the difference Between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? This infographic spells out those differences. It also includes a timeline of major events and some ideas for the future.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Food in the United Kingdom
Resource presents what people in the United Kingdom eat, or try out a recipe for Christmas cake or lost bread.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Chris Hazell
Use this resource to find out what this British composer's cat had to do with some of his most famous music. Learn about his life, likes, and works. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to hear "Borage" from "Three Brass Cats."
Emory University
Emory University: History of Drama
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
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Ecology: The Industrial Revolution
A discussion of the effects of the Industrial Revolution on population growth, with emphasis on the question of sustainability. A great introduction to the field of ecology.
Other
Springfield Public School District: Elizabethan England
Springfield Public School District provides comprehensive information on England during the Elizabethan time period. Includes historical figures and events, everyday life, arts and architecture, Shakespeare, and it offers links to other...
Other
British Trees
Offers information about trees that are native to Britain. It gives a tree guide, with common and Latin names, and it has pictures of each of the trees and seeds. It also offers links to other sites about vegetation in Enlgland.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Guernsey
Explore the geography and history of Guernsey on this website.
Crown Copyright (UK)
Gov. Uk: British National Space Centre
The official homepage of the British National Space Center.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Thanksgiving
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the Thanksgiving story and why we celebrate Thanksgiving.
Other
Britain's Finest: Art Museums and Galleries of the Uk
Fancy a day out? Here is a clickable map to find web pages of art museums and galleries throughout the United Kingdom.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976 CE), English composer, was the first musician to be granted the title "Lord" from his Queen. Read more about how early he began composing music and how he became famous. Listen to a bit of his work using...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
University of Pennsylvania
Digital Library Works of Christina Rossetti
This site provides the text to "Goblin Market" and "Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme" written by Christina Rossetti.
Other
What the Industrial Revolution Did for Us
This online companion to a television production in the U.K. contains information about the achievements of the Industrial Revolution. Click the Changing Landscape link to view an interactive map showing how the landscape of Great...
Britain Express
Britian Express: Anglo Saxon Life Kinship and Lordship
Explains the Anglo-Saxon's social obligation, the King's powers, the King and religion, Wergilds, and the women's role.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Queen Victoria and Victorian England the Young Queen
This describes Victoria's achievements in the early years of her reign. It discusses reforms, the first "World's Fair", the Crimean War, and the Indian Mutiny.
Other
The British Empire
Although this is a personal site, the History Channel calls it "Very comprehensive." That is definitely true! Author provides extensive timelines, biographies, information on science and technology, discussions, and more! Be sure to...
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Elizabeth I, Queen of England
This biographical resource for Queen Elizabeth I can help students collecting background information or for use in classroom discussion and assignments.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: W. S. Blunt
Excerpts from the diaries of Wilfred Scawen Blunt, English writer who opposed British imperialism.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: David Lloyd George
Explore the biography of David Lloyd George, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who led Britain through World War I on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Border Collie Dog
Kids learn about the Border Collie dog, most intelligent energetic work and sheep dog that can make a great pet.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Rome for Kids: England (Britannia)
On this website, students learn about England during the rule of Ancient Rome. Learn how it was called Britannia and was part of the Roman Empire for many years.