The English Civil Wars - A reference site on the English Civil Wars of the 17th Century. Includes an overview, information on the people involved as well as details of battles fought and tactics used. - http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~crossby/ECW/
Tudor England - Offers biographies of all kings and queens during this period as well as sections on sports and pastimes, manor houses, theatre, how christmas was celebrated and other general ways of life. - http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/tudor_england.htm
The Norman Conquest School Site - Chronicles the major events that took place in 1066 including the Battle of Hastings and provides a quiz at the end. Some presentations require Flash. - http://www.normanconquest.co.uk
History of the Monarchy - Kings and Queens of England (to 1603) - Offers an overview of each dynasty from Anglo-Saxon rulers through until the Tudors. Includes a short biography on each king or queen with illustrations. - http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page10.asp
Old Towns of England - A searchable database which contains details of towns as they were between 1833 and 1848 from articles written at the time. Larger towns may also include sections on education, canals, railways, churches and historical events. - http://www.oldtowns.co.uk/
An Island Story - A History of England for Boys and Girls - Written by H. E. Marshall in 1920. Covers in concise detail all key events and happenings from the Roman Invasion through until World War I. Includes indexed illustrations to accompany. - http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/marshall/england/england.html
Victorian England - An introduction to the era briefly touching on aspects such as imperialism, religion, education, science, social class and the differences between the sexes. Includes links to photographs. - http://www.english.uwosh.edu/roth/VictorianEngland.htm
Medieval England - Offers information on everyday life, weapons, castles, english enemies and religion. Also provides activities and illustrations. - http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01895/
The Great Fire Of London - Focuses on the impact of the fire in 1666 with sections dealing with how it happened, an interactive map (Flash), an ask the experts area and the overall legacy afterwards. - http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/fire/
Normans - The Saxon Herald - Interactive newspaper style account of the Battle of Hastings and the events of 1066. Also provides further reading and illustrations. - http://www.historyonthenet.com/Normans/Saxon_Herald/saxonherald1.htm
ViewFinder - English Heritage - A searchable database of photogaphic images dating from the 1840s to the present day. Includes industrial, social, architecture and archaeology. - http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.uk
History of England - British Empire - Details how England conquered and managed to rule nearly a third of the world up until the beginning of the first World war. Features a short summary, exploration and background and specific countries which became part of the Empire. - http://www.historyofengland.net/british-empire/
The Peterloo Massacre - Offers information on the events of 16th August 1819 when a meeting of 60,000 protesters gathered to demand the reform of parliament. Fearing revolution the magistrates present ordered dispersement and the military rode into the crowd killing many. - http://www.victorianweb.org/history/riots/peterloo.html
The Blitz - Summary of the bombings which occurred in London during the second World War. Also provides links to photographs of the events and further reading. - http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/timeline/about-blitz.htm
Chronology of Events in the History of English - Concise list of key events specifically referring to the language and its evolvement. Covers the Pre-English, Anglo-Saxon, Middle and Modern periods. - http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~kemmer/Words/chron.html
Headline History - Interactive Flash site featuring true stories of Roman, Tudor, Victorian and World War II times. Provides local history for school children who are invited to become journalists and report on their findings. - http://www.headlinehistory.co.uk/index.htm#
Berkshire History for Kids - Civil War Chaos - Recounts the story of King Charles I and the events leading up to his execution. Provides links to places of interest in Berkshire. - http://www.berkshirehistory.com/kids/civil_war.html