United Kingdom

Sub-headings:

UK Travel and Tourism

History

Resources in this category:

Axis - the online resource for contemporary art
http://www.axisweb.org/

Contemporary visual arts service providing information about artists and curators in the United Kingdom. Directory can be searched by artist name, material, geographic region, or keyword. Also provides art criticism, news, and exhibition reviews.

The Guides Network
http://www.theguidesnetwork.co.uk/

Living in the UK and need advice about industries and everyday issues? Read guides for utilities, finances, travel, genealogy and water pollution.

High Commission of India, London
http://hcilondon.in/

Contains a wide variety of information about India and the Indian diaspora, focusing largely on the Indian community in the U.K. Provides links to Indian newspapers and India-related stories in the international media, visa information for visitors, and general reference information. Also contains useful information about doing international business in India.

Interactive London Map
http://www.the-london-map.co.uk/

This map of central London has landmarks that you can click on. For each landmark, there is a moving panoramic photograph that lets you see the area from many different angles.

Parliament Home Page
http://www.parliament.uk/

Main web site for the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

The Scots at War Trust
http://www.scotsatwar.co.uk/

Scottish Military History project, concentrating on the 20th century. Honor roll alphabetically lists birth, death, and military service information for those who served in the armed and civilian forces. Also includes historic images, veterans' reminiscences, and five BBC radio programs available for download.

Scottish History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/

The BBC's website on Scottish history includes Scotland on Film, a collection of clips from film, television and radio, In Search of Scotland, articles about important people and historical moments in Scottish history, and Scottish Roots, a resource for geneologists.

Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles
http://www.building-history.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

"This extensive web site provides a comprehensive introduction to useful information sources for researching architectural history in the British Isles. It covers small-scale and grand houses; castles; business buildings; public buildings; and buildings of charitable purpose. A large section considers how to research ecclesiastical buildings. There is advice on visiting national and local archives, and details of key reference tools. The web site's author is a consultant on the history of buildings and sites in the UK."

10 Downing Street
http://www.number10.gov.uk/

Office of the Prime Minister. Full text of messages delivered by the Prime Minister, summary of news from government ministries, and broadcasts of the Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Includes archive of government policies in full text and profiles of all Cabinet Ministers. Images and history of 10 Downing Street.

UK 2002 - The Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/statbase/Product.asp?vlnk=5703

"The definitive overview of the UK in text, figures, tables, maps, charts and (hardcopy only) colour photographs. Formerly known as the Britain Yearbook. This issue covers the UK and its people, the system of government, overseas relations, defence; education, the labour market, social protection, health services, criminal and civil justice, religion, culture, media and communications, sport, environmental protection, planning and housing, transport; the economy, public finance, international trade and investment, science, engineering and technology, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and finance and other services." Inlcudes PDF files for the text, plus Excel spreadsheets.

UK Safari
http://www.uksafari.com/

"A site for anyone interested in the wildlife and countryside of Britain."

The Victorian Web
http://www.victorianweb.org/

An exploration of Victorian England. Sections include Victorianism, religion, philosophy, literature, and science. A text only version is also available.