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England, The United Kingdom and Ireland

Page Updated December 2024

Atlas Of The United Kingdom From WikiMedia.

10 Downing Street Take a virtual tour of the British Prime Minister's residence, while finding out what's happening in government, background information on government policies and more about the UK.

Anglo-Saxons The term Anglo-Saxon is a relatively modern one. It refers to settlers from the German regions of Angeln and Saxony, who made their way over to Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire around AD 410. From BBC History.

BBC Learning - Architecture From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, trace the changing face of architecture throughout Britain.

Complete British History This is a #1 site for British history. One of the first, and possibly last places you'll need to look at for complete information on this subject!

British Empire The BBC explores the extent of the British Empire, the impact of increasing trade on its expansion and other issues surrounding the Empire.

British Monarchy This is the official Web site for the Royal Family, which includes information about the monarchy today and through the ages, the royal collection, the palaces and today's royal family.

Castles of Britain This site documents the history of castles, life in a castle, castle jobs and much more.

England England is looking forward into the new century while trying to forget the previous 100 years, the fall of the empire, and relations with the European community. Still, however, a modern and powerful nation and US world partner. Wikipedia.

England WikiVoyage.

Ireland The Irish landscape has a mythic resonance, due as much to the country's almost tangible history as its claim to being the home of the fairies and the 'little people'. It's said that Ireland, once visited, is never forgotten. Wikipedia.

Ireland WikiVoyage.

Irish Potato Famine Complete eight-part history with period illustrations.

Nations The BBC investigates how the United Kingdom became four nations and looks at the troubled relationships that have existed within the British Isles over the centuries.

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland is part of the island of Ireland and is one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom. Despite its former reputation as being violent and dangerous the political situation has stabilized and the country is as safe to visit as any other part of the UK. Wikipedia.

Northern Ireland WikiVoyage.

Scotland Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Wikipedia.

Scotland WikiVoyage.

Search for Scotland A complimentary site to the BBC's new ten-part series that explores the history of Scotland, this site offers a plethora of information about the Scots.

Spartacus Encyclopedia of British History An excellent site done by a British publishing company. has links to other countries history & historical periods.

The Norman Conquest Explore the background to the Norman Conquest, which brought an end to the Anglo-Saxon way of life. From BBC History.

Tower of London A fantastic site that explores every aspect of this 1000-year-old castle.

Tribes of Britain Chart Britain's tribes, as described by Roman writers about 2,000 years ago. From BBC History.

Tudor History Sections of this site include: Tudor Monarchs, Six Wives of Henry VIII, Who's Who in Tudor History, Topics in Tudor History, Chronologies of People and Events, Architecture, Electronic Texts, Genealogical Trees, Reference Maps, and more.

Victoria becomes Queen, 1837 The 18 year-old Victoria describes to her diary the day she became Queen of the world's mightiest empire.

Wales Wales is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. Wikipedia.

Wales WikiVoyage.

Wales The history of this Western province from Neolithic times to Modern times. Learn about this interesting part of Britain.