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Britons 'ignorant of UK history'
'British youth are ignorant of their own history with fewer than half questioned knowing Sir Francis Drake defeated the Spanish Armada, according to a poll.' See also the related links on this page. Source: BBC Detailansicht
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Clink Prison Museum
It was originally used for the detention of heretics but came to be used for people who broke the peace on Bankside or in Southwark's numerous brothels. The Clink Prison Museum is currently located on the original site in Clink Street, in the basement of a former warehouse. Detailansicht
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Electric Scotland
Educational site, run from the USA and Canada. Vast resources on Scotland and the Scots, including materials for children. Detailansicht
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Facts and Information about London
The Woodlands Junior School in Kent has collected loads of information on London on its website. Detailansicht
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Hadrian's Wall - Picture Gallery
Hadrian's Wall was a Roman frontier built in the years AD 122-30 by order of the Emperor Hadrian. It was 73 miles long and ran from Wallsend-on-Tyne in the east to Bowness on the Solway Firth in the west. Detailansicht
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Heart of Scotland
This homepage provides you with some entertaining information and articles on topics ranging from the lives of Wallace and Bruce to crafting Celtic knotwork or raising a West Highland White Terrier.
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Historic Royal Palaces
Historic Royal Palaces manages these five magnificent buildings (Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace) — some of the most visited historical attractions in Britain. Detailansicht
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History of Wales
Select the "Celts", "Romans", "King Arthur" or a region of Wales to learn more about Welsh history. Detailansicht
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London Attractions Map
Where to go and what to see in London (castles, cathedrals, museums and galleries)! Detailansicht
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London — Collection of Exercises
A collection of several exercises. For this, the "exe-file" has to be executed. Detailansicht
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London Dungeon
The London Dungeon recreates various gory historical events in a fun and exciting way, making them more appealing to the younger generation. Detailansicht
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London — Explore London
Photo tour guide — 200 panoramas, location maps and informative text; links to other web pages. Detailansicht
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London — History
They've divided up the long history of London by era. The articles are linked in order, so you can browse chronolgically, or simply select the era you are interested in from the menu. Detailansicht
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London — Quizzes
A number of interactive quizzes on London. Detailansicht
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London Theme
Not only a feast of interesting information on London can be found here but also a collection of websites, concentrating as much as possible on a child's point of view. Detailansicht
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London — Top Attractions
The places that everybody wants to see. Buckingham Palace, St James Park, House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey etc.
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One O'clock Gun
The firing of a gun from the battlements of Edinburgh Castle at 1pm from Monday to Saturday started as a means of giving an accurate time check to the ships in Leith Harbour — two miles away. Detailansicht
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Roman London
A short summary of the times when the Romans settled in the area of London. (by David Nash Ford) Detailansicht
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Rosa Parks on History.com
Besides the biography the site offers 7 videos, 10 speeches, 3 photo galleries and a black history timeline. Detailansicht
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Scottish Culture and Heritage
A link to multimedia resources about Scotland and the Scots. Updated regularly. Detailansicht