British History and Culture Web Directory / Links
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Want to know about Old English art and literature, poems
and more? England was invaded by the Normans in 1066, and at the
famous Battle of Hastings, King Harold was killed. Family trees of the Kings and Queens of England
. Details of the Kings and Queens of England. Jane Austen Museum in Bath. The Monarchy today, The palaces, plus
information for visitors, Windos Castle restoration, The
Royal Collection. Today's Royal family, Diana
Princess of Wales, Photographic sources, The
visitor's book. Features short articles on aspects of British
history and culture, including the Union Jack,
country houses, education and islands The travel companion to British history from
Britain Expres Comprehensive catalog of web resources pertaining
to military history, with emphasis on the British
Empire and Commonwealth. Black British history and news. An introduction to the buildings of Britain
from the Pevsner Architectural Guides. Includes
architectural history, styles, traditions, building
types, materials and techniques of construction Shows what a pence, shilling, pound, etc was actually
worth throughout the history of Great
Britain History of Britain's armies from the
era of the Redcoat to Bosnia. Extensive collections,
realistic models and reconstructions bring the soldier's
story vividly to life. Information on website includes history of
the institution, its buildings, current activities The archaeology and history of
counter-witchcraft in Britain from 1200 to the
present, exemplified by objects hidden within the walls and
under the floors of old buildings, including
witch-bottles, dried cats, written charms, horse skulls,
shoes, and ritual marks The history of witchcraft and magic is
usually concerned with the era of the witch-trials, a
period that officially ended in Britain with the
passing of the Witchcraft Act of 1736 Depicts photographs of The Searchers, a group
of old west reenactors based in Great
Britain History, traditions, and links about Boxing Day in
other Commonwealth countries Unofficial look back over the years of
Britain's BBC Radio One. Includes sound files,
jingles, listings, disc jockey profiles and photograph Museum exhibits feature the history and science
of the color industry. Includes interactive exhibits
online, museum contacts and schedule. Located in
Bradford The Pilgrims Association provides a guide to churches,
cathedrals and abbeys in the UK and Ireland. Each has a page
with history, pictures and visitor information. Online tourist's guide: people, places, and movements
related to the history of Christianity. UK Airfields of World War 2 "Then & Now". A
study of the architecture and history
of these airfields. Includes UK airfield listing,
USAAF in the UK, control tower designs, references, and
links History of the movement, founders,
branches, information for collectors Includes profiles and pictures of inductees, links
to individual club histories and a history of
the sport. Dedicated to scientific research and scientific education
since 1799. Includes history, details of
events, schools programmes, membership and contact
details. The largest maritime museum in the world covering every
aspect of ships and seafaring, in peace and at war,
from pre-history to today. The Museum promotes
understanding of the history and future
of Britain and the sea, the story of
time, astronomy and navigation, and of the historic
buildings at Greenwich A picture library of 20,000 images, covering
natural history and the environment in Great
Britain and Western Europe Site documenting the military history of
Britain, from the Roman occupation of
Britain to the Hundred Years War, Civil War and
Napoleonic Wars History of lighthouses and their builders,
location lists, new books and CDs, news, society
information. A series of illustrated historical essays about
the family who played a major role in the history and
economy of eighteenth century Britain, France
and America. Educational history of the Battle of
Britain designed for the internet. Topics include
chronology, the leaders of both sides, the pilots,
the squadrons, the airfields and the aircraft. Includes text
of news reports, Churchill speeches, and other
reference materials. Lots of information on British History,
divided into time periods from the stone age to the 20th
century.
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