- Leeds Castle
Built on two islands in the middle of a natural lake. Offers aviary, museum, children's competitions, wining and dining, vineyard, and more.
www.leeds-castle.com
- History of the Workhouse
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Learn about the 19th century institution of the workhouse. Read facts about workhouse buildings, inmates, staff and administrators, and even its artists and poets. Includes a glossary and timeline.
www.workhouses.org.uk
- Minack Theatre
Details of what's on and how to get tickets at this unique venue. Also has a history of Rowena Cade with many pictures.
www.minack.com
- SchoolHistory
Offers online history lessons, revision, games, worksheets, quizzes, and links by National Curriculum area.
www.schoolhistory.co.uk
- Ironbridge Gorge Museum
www.ironbridge.org.uk
- Alnwick Castle
Open to visitors and offers gardens, holiday cottages, farming estate, and more.
www.alnwickcastle.com
- Society of Genealogists
National society for family historians in the U.K.
www.sog.org.uk
- What's On Stage
Britain's comprehensive guide to theatre, opera and dance with listings of all plays and performances throughout the U.K., plus online ticket ordering.
www.whatsonstage.com
- Poetry Archive, The
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Restoring poetry to its roots by providing an online archive of recordings of classic and contemporary poets reading their own poems. Browse by poet, poetic form, and theme.
www.poetryarchive.org
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Information about courses, professors and resources with links to other interesting sites.
www.gsmd.ac.uk
- London Design Festival
Celebrates London as the world's creative capital. Features event details and ticket sales.
www.londondesignfestival.com
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
New maritime attraction on Falmouth's waterfront, with changing displays from the National Small Boat Collection and 12 galleries full of interactive exhibits.
www.nmmc.co.uk
- National Museum of Photography, Film and Television
Collection, conservation, bibliographies, contact addresses, and history of these media.
www.nmpft.org.uk
- Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD)
Offers training for professional careers in theatre, film, television, and radio.
www.rsamd.ac.uk
- NovelGuide.com
Provides an introduction to literary analysis.
www.novelguide.com
- Royal Yacht Britannia
Official site with details of the history of the yacht, visitor information, hospitality and events, online shop, postcards, photo gallery, and more.
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
- Architectural Association School of Architecture
www.aaschool.ac.uk
- Jane Austen Centre
Permanent exhibition which tells the story of the effect of Bath on Jane Austen's life and writing.
www.janeausten.co.uk
- WW1: Experiences of an English Soldier
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Blog transcribing the letters of British soldier Harry Lamin from the front lines of World War I. Harry's grandson posts each dispatch exactly 90 years after they were written.
wwar1.blogspot.com
- Guardian Unlimited Books
Book reviews, news, first chapters, bestseller lists, digested reads, and more.
books.guardian.co.uk
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