Social Studies
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- Scotland's Inventions
- A list of famous Scottish inventions with a brief explanation accompanying each. Details include inventions of antisepsis, pneumatic tyres, golf, penicillin, refrigerators, the telephone and television among others.
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- Sir William Wallace
- A biography of one of Scotland's most celebrated national heroes. Includes pictures, illustrations and links to further areas of interest.
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- Statistical Accounts of Scotland
- Provides information on the conception and origins of the accounts which are based on parish reports detailing agricultural, industrial, population and natural history throughout the country between 1791 and 1845. Includes a basic introduction, the accounts within historical context and further reading.
- 584
- Story of Scotland - Ancient Scotland
- Online book which covers the Mesolithic, Neolithic ages, beaker people, early structures such as standing stones and cairns and also the arrival of the Celts. Includes pictures, illustrations and maps.
- 585
- The Battle of Culloden 1746
- Presents a complete overview of the battle between Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Royal Troops of George II at the height of the Jacobite Rebellion. Includes illustrations and a breakdown of casualties from both sides.
- 586
- The Clydebank Blitz
- Interactive flash presentation of when the Luftwaffe blitzed Glasgow over two nights in March 1941. Includes images and also a non-flash version.
- 587
- The Glasgow Story
- Covers the emergence of the country's largest city through six distinct historical periods. Includes links to further reading throughout and an array of images complementing each time period.
- 588
- BBC NI Learning - History
- Focuses on Northern Ireland. Offers interactive presentations on King William III, the plantation of Scottish/English settlers in the 17th century, the Easter Rising, the 'Troubles' and the Good Friday Agreement. Includes illustrations, photos and further reading in each section.
- 590
- Proclamation of the Irish Republic
- A word for word copy of the proclamation read from the steps of the General Post Office by Patrick Pearse on 24 April 1916. Also includes links to the background events surrounding it and reports on the Easter rising.
- 591
- Mr Dowling - The Renaissance.
- Introduces the era, the changes it brought, and some of its leaders. Created for middle school students.
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- The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth I
- This extensive site covers fashion, clothing, court life, the Spanish Armada, Mary Queen of Scots, Europe in the "Age of Elizabeth." (1533-1603)
- 593
- The Renaissance Connection
- Learn about Renaissance art, architecture, patrons' lifestyles, science, inventions, and trade exploration. Includes interactive projects in the Flash version.
- 594
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- BBC Online: Vikings
- Useful facts, illustrations, interactive quizzes, activities and printable pages.