United Kingdom (includes England and Scotland)

Resources in this category:

Castles of Britain
http://www.castles-of-britain.com/index.htm

This site has a lot of stuff about British castles: pictures, how people lived at the time, parts of a castle, defending a castle against invaders, and lots more.

The Castles of Wales
http://www.castlewales.com/home.html

"Explore some of the world's great historic treasures: the medieval castles of Wales."

Cool Planet – United Kingdom
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/world/uk/index.ht...

Check out this "Cool" site on the United Kingdom for history and facts on people, places and culture. The site is from Oxfam, an organization working to get rid of poverty.

The Great British Christmas!
http://www.christmasarchives.com/gbx.html

Find out how Christmas is celebrated in the British Isles: England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Kids’ Zone – Royalty
http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page218.asp

Learn facts about members of the current Royal Family and past Kings and Queens on this site. You can also paint a picture and look at photos of the Royal Family.

On the Line - United Kingdom Virtual Journey
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/explore/journey...

"Take a peep into the United Kingdom to experience the culture and flavours of a country full of ancient traditions. Learn how to make a perfect cup of tea and find out the name of a world-famous UK football team."

Powys: A Day in the Life
http://a-day-in-the-life.powys.org.uk/eng/eindex.html

This website organizes a digital history project in Powys, Wales, comparing life in Powys in 1891 to contemporary times. The Powys information and material was gathered from collections throughout the county. The contemporary information came from diaries kept on September 24, 2002. The site looks at such issues as communications, community and civic life, culture and entertainment, education, health care, home life, law and order, social conditions, transport and work. The project is funded jointly by New Opportunities Fund and Powys County Council.

The Tower of London
http://www.camelotintl.com/tower_site/index.html

Take a virtual journey to the Tower of London, one of England's most famous landmarks. Includes a tour of the tower, ghost stories, and information about prisoners, the Crown Jewels, and the Yeoman Warders.