HISTORY RESOURCES INCLUDING ICT AND IDEAS FOR VISITS
GENERAL WEBSITES
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
www.npg.org.uk – The National Portrait Gallery site.
www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk – Compass collections on-line (find Aztecs, Anglo Saxons).
http://www.vam.ac.uk- For childhood, collections, periods and fashions.
http://www.collectbritain.co.ukand http://www.bl.uk- These are the British Library sites
(collections, exhibitions, newspapers, victorian photographs).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history
http://www.oxforddnb.com- Dictionary of National Biography
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk- Black history month/image of Prince Albert
http://www.primaryhistory.org- Lots of good ideas for teaching history content and
methodology (eg, Greeks and Citizenship)
http://www.britishpathe.com- 3500 hours of materials (photograph stills and video clips).
http://www.qcda.org.uk/history- Gateway to other websites offering support for teaching
and learning history
http://www.nc.uk.net/gt/history/index.htm- Guidance on teaching history to gifted and
talented pupils
http://www.nc.uk.net/Id/Hi_content.html- Planning, teaching and assessing the curriculum
for pupils with learning difficulties in history
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes- Schemes of work for history 2000 (Key stages
1, 2 and 3).
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/resourcesprimary.html- Links to various sites with
information and downloadable worksheets, games and quizzes on most primary history
topics.
http://www.primaryhistory.org- Ideas and resources on a number of topics including
Romans and WWII plus lots of generic ideas for teaching history
.http://www.primaryresources.co.uk- A selection of resources on themes from antique toys
to the space race.
http://www.history.org.uk- Historical Association website. Tips on teaching history to
primary aged children.
http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk- School site wih a variety of links.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk- Online encyclopaedia covers range of topics
including Tudors and WWII.
http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk- Links to various history topics.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools- Lots of information for teachers and activities for children.
http://www.britishpathe.com- Access to newsreels and still images covering historical
events from early 1900s to 1970s.
http://www.channel4.com- Links, timelines, information, worksheets, quizzes, image and
word banks and weblinks, etc.
http://www.historyplace.com- Mainly US linked topics but useful for teacher/KS2
information on events such as the first moon landing.
http://www.britannia.com- American site linked to a number of British topics including the
Gunpowder Plot.
http://www.historytoday.com- Subscription site but has reviews and information on this
day in history, which may be of use to non-subscribers.
http://www.brims.co.uk- Mainly Tudors and Romans.
http://www.historyforkids.org- US site with information on Greeks and Romans.
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk- National archives. One of the best free online teaching
and learning resources for KS2 on historical topics from 1066 to the present.
http://www.resourcesforhistory.com- Website containing free historical information and
resources about the Celts and Romans in Britain.
http://www.ncaction.org.uk- Examples of KS1 and 2 pupil’s work online. Useful ideas,
looking at levelling work, setting up history portfolios, etc.
http://www.mrdowling.com- Text and pictures for teachers, helpers, older children on
topics including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and The World Wars.
http://www.thinkinghistory.co.uk- Website with resources for KS2/3 but also articles and
views on different aspects and periods of history.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk- school site which covers a variety of topics
including famous people.
http://www.show.me.uk- Games and resources from the UK museum, gallery and heritage
sector.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk- English Heritage sites including Kenilworth Castle as
well as large photo collections.
WEBSITES FOR ANCIENT EGYPT
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk- Gods/Pharaohs/Mummification.
http://www.btinternet.com/~tony.poulter- Primary teachers toolbox with links to a variety
of sites with information and activities about Ancient Egypt.
WEBSITES FOR ANCIENT GREECE
http://www.ancient-greece.org- Timelines, pictures, etc.
WEBSITES FOR ROMANS/VIKINGS
http://www.roman-empire.net/children- Information for KS2 - brief history of builders,
achievements, famous Romans and gods plus maps various games and activities on
gladiators, etc.
http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Roman_Britian_index.htm- Information for
teachers on all aspects of the Romans in Britain including the Celts, invasion, religion, revolt,
etc.
http://www.roman-sandy.com- Sandy Museum in Bedfordshire - website has archaeological
activities for children.
http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk- The museum on the site in York where archeologists
found the Viking city of Jorvik.
http://www.lore-and-saga.co.uk- Games and resources to use in the classroom linked
mainly around Viking and Roman history.
WEBSITES FOR TUDORS/STUARTS
http://www.teachersexpress.com- Tudors and Stuarts.
http://www.links4kids.co.uk/tudors.htm- Links to over 30 Tudor sites.
http://www.tudorhistory.org- Written information mainly pitched at adult level but useful
for who's who of Tudor times.
http://www.tudor-portraits.com- Useful site with portraits and information on monarchs
and famous people.
http://www.maryrose.org- history and archaeology of the Mary Rose
http://www.tudors.crispen.org- Tudor family tree, six wives of Henry VIII, Tudor chronology,
the Arts
WEBSITE FOR VICTORIANS
www.victorians.org.uk - Virtual Victorian website - themes and 'day in the life' activities plus
e toys and e Victorian postcards.www.victorianweb.org - Looks at politics, social history,
science, gender matters, philosophy, religion, technology and authors (with examples of
their work).
www.censusuk.co.uk - For general access to 1851, 1881, 1891 census information.
WEBSITES FOR WORLD WAR II
http://www.iwm.org.uk- Links to the Imperial War Museum and other sites including the
Cabient War Rooms (online virtual tour) and access to some online collections of art,
photos, documents and film of all aspects of WWII.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2children- Life for a child in WWII including a wartime
home, rationing, evacuees letters, research from and information for parents and teacher.
http://www.annefrank.com- US site with links to the Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam.
http://www.edencamp.co.uk- Tour of site outlines events leading up to the war and
explanations of issues such as rationing, evacuation, the Home Guard, Blitz, etc.
http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/homefront- National Archives - WWII from the Public
Records Office - diary activities, worksheets, timelines and videoclips.
http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2- Timeline of WWII with linked photographs - some
unsuitable for young children.
http://www.1940.co.uk- Articles, personal recollections and a shop with 1940s memorabilia,
songs, etc.
http://www.winstonchurchill.org- Famous quotations and speeches by Churchill.
ARTEFACTS/COSTUMES
www.winchestermuseumcollections.org.uk
www.hants.gov.uk/wardrobe - Hampshire wardrobe
POSSIBLE HISTORICAL VISITS
HAMPSHIRE
Portsmouth Historical Dockyard (Mary Rose/HMS Victory) – maritime and boat history.
Southampton Walls and Dungeons
The Great Hall, Winchester (13th century medieval hall with King Arthur’s Round Table).
Royal Armouries Museum, Fort Nelson (large scale historical battle re-enactments).
Hollycombe Steam Collection, Liphook (two steam railways and steam traction engine).
Beaulieu National Motor Museum (veteran buses and cars).
Winchester Cathedral
Breamore House and Countryside Museum (16th century life including a military prison).
Southsea Castle (1544).
Portsmouth City Museum (17th century bedchamber, 19th century dockyard, Victorian
parlour, 1930s kitchen).
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth.
D-Day Museum, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Natural History Museum.
Jane Austen House Museum, Alton.
City Museum, Winchester
Gilbert White’s House, Gardens and Museum, Selbourne (natural history).
SUSSEX
1066 Battlefield, Hastings.
Bexhill Old Town (Georgian architecture).
Bexhill Museum of Costume and Social History.
Pevensey Castle, East Sussex.
Hastings Old Town (Victorian mini railway).
Lamb House (18th century).
Hever Castle (with Tudor gardens).
SURREY
Brooklands Museum (history of motor sport and aviation).
Chertsey Museum.
Clandon Park (1730s Mansion).
Claremont House (1700 House).
Cobham Bus Museum
Guildford Cathedral.
Ham House (dating from Stuart period).
Loseley Park (Elizabethan Mansion).
Surrey Heath Museum (highwaymen and military).
Leith Hill Tower (18th century gothic tower).
BERKSHIRE
Highclere Castle.
Windsor Castle.
Reme Museum of Technology (military museum).
Reading Museum.
Museum of English Rural Life, Reading.
The Ure Museum of Greek Archeology.
History on Wheels Museum near Windsor.
Museum of Berkshire (aviation), Reading.
Salters Steamers (railways), Windsor.
WILTSHIRE
Athelstan Museum.
Steam – Museum of the GWR.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum.
Avebury Stone Circle.
Stonehenge.
Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway.
DORSET
Blue Plaques Millenium Trail (sites from Neolithic times to 20 th century).
Dorset Dinosaur Museum.
Roman Town House near Burton.
Swanage Railway (steam).
The Keep Military Museum.
Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum.
Corfe Castle.
Dorset County Museum (Roman mosaics, dinosaur footprints and more).
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum.
Lulworth Castle.
Maiden Castle (site of Iron Age Hill Fort).
Museum of Electricity.
Red House Museum (old workhouse).
The Norman House Castle Keep and Motte.
Dorset Tank Museum.
POSSIBLE BOOKS THAT COULD BE USED IN HISTORY TEACHING (WOULD NEED TO BE
REVIEWED BY TEACHER FIRST)
Very good website for historical fiction:
http://bookgirl3.tripod.com/firstworldwareurope.htm
This is an American site but as books are universal teachers would only have to convert
American age groups to equivalent in UK. Shows pictures of books, what era they are from,
what they are about and with which age groups they can be used. Very extensive.