The International Churchill Society - BritishBattles.com analysing and documenting British Battles from the previous centuries Dreamers and Dissenters How do people respond to the world they live in? When they disagree or dream of change, do they act within society's rules or against them? This site introduces some of the visionaries, dissenters and rule breakers of past centuries. Through a selection of sources from the British Library's collection, you can learn how these people have presented themselves and how they have been represented by others. Language is also an important aspect of citizenship. When you look at the sources... Think about the reliability of this evidence from the past (Who tells the story? Utopia Can utopian ideas ever be realised in the real world? The struggle for democracy In 1928, men and women were given equal voting rights for the first time. Counter Culture Explore countercultural pamphlets, handbooks, fanzines and underground newspapers that helped to promote action, gather support and inspire change. Concerns about crime How do we treat people that break the rules? Our language Filth and Fever ShareThis
Campaign for Abolition 2007 marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of British involvement in the slave trade. However, the campaign which led to this abolition began as early as 1787. This resource allows you to explore a range of sources from the entire campaign - you will be able to look at minutes from the meetings of the Abolition Committee and to examine first hand, eye witness accounts of slavery. It will become clear that the issues of equality, justice and tolerance raised and explored by the resources are just as relevant today as they were two centuries ago. You might feel that the need for campaigns is also just as great. This resource therefore also outlines a series of activities that investigate what made the Abolition campaign so successful and what still makes a successful campaign today. Historical sources - an introduction Examine various historical sources from the campaign to abolish slavery, as well as evidence of alternative viewpoints and eyewitness accounts of slavery. Activities
Asians in Britain The establishment of the East India Company in 1600 began a complex relationship between Britain and India that would mark major shifts in the culture and history of both nations. This trading relationship, combined with Britain’s long imperial rule in India, led to far reaching changes and a steady migration of Asians from all walks of life to Britain. With a focus on the period 1858–1950, explore this history through contemporary accounts, photographs, letters, newspapers and pamphlets – all evidence of the rich and diverse contributions Asians have made to British life and society. The establishment of the East India Company in 1600 began a complex relationship between Britain and India that would mark major shifts in the culture and history of both nations. This trading relationship, combined with Britain’s long imperial rule in India, led to far reaching changes and a steady migration of Asians from all walks of life to Britain.
The Historical Association / Historical Association London Lives 1690 to 1800 ~ Crime, Poverty and Social Policy in the Metropolis Archive | Margaret Thatcher Foundation We are offering free access to thousands upon thousands of declassified secret documents from archives all over the world, something never done before for any political figure in any country There are many ways in ... Ways in Read whole declassified files from MT core archive as PM at the UK National Archives in Kew, every single one. You can study them from your desk, abolishing distance. Search the whole site - not just declassified archive documents, but speeches, film, photos, etc. Browse by looking at her engagement diaries as PM, which link to documents covering the day. Scope of the site The scope of this site is not simply biographical, despite the name. For example, there are key documents from the Cold War like the texts of the Reagan-Gorbachev summits in which MT played no direct part, but which mattered greatly to her. Most of the documents are images of the originals, in PDF format. There is a multimedia section for photos, film and audio material.
Tudor England Primary Sources: Events, Information & Facts Eyewitness accounts of people, Events, Information & Facts Primary sources are important historical documents which allow readers an unparalleled glimpse into the past. They are written from the perspective of a participant or observer and can include letters, speeches, diary / journal entries, and manuscripts. The sources at this page represent a unique opportunity to view Tudor England through the eyes of its inhabitants. 1502 two accounts of the death of Prince Arthur 1503 the death of Elizabeth of York & betrothal of Princess Margaret to the king of Scots 1509 Henry VII’s obituary 1509 Henry VIII & Katharine of Aragon’s coronations at Westminster Abbey 1500s the poetry of John Skelton, Henry VII’s poet laureate & Henry VIII’s tutor 1500s the lyrics of Henry VIII 1505-1547 Letters of the Six Wives of Henry VIII 1515 a contemporary description of Henry VIII 1523 the romance of Anne Boleyn & Henry Percy Also describes the beginning of Henry VIII’s infatuation with Anne. Hanson, Marilee.
Old Bailey Online - The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, 1674-1913 - Central Criminal Court Old maps of Britain and Europe from A Vision of Britain Through Time This "historical maps" page lets you search and view our large collection of historical maps. The viewer you can see lets you explore our seamless maps — scroll down to access individual map sheets. What is in our collection We hold three types of map, which you choose between by selecting one of the thematic tabs: Topographic maps: These are general purpose maps showing the physical landscape: hills and valleys, rivers and coast, plus man-made features like settlements, roads and railways. We hold these maps for different periods and at different scales. How we store our map collection We hold maps in two quite different forms, each with its own viewer: As individual SHEETS: All the maps in our collection are held as digital images of the complete sheet, including all the information around the edges. Finding and viewing seamless maps Most of our seamless maps are grouped into one of three layers, each one including coverages at two or three different scales. Finding and viewing map sheets