- A-N The Artists Information Company
Provides information, advice, and debate for visual and applied artists. Includes a magazine, programs supporting development, and tools to fund artists' survival.
www.a-n.co.uk
- A.W.Photography
Portfolios, glamour and nude art.
www.awphotography.co.uk
- Abbots Langley Local History Society
Encourages interest in the recent and distant history of the area, including the landscape, buildings, and people.
www.allhs.btinternet.co.uk
- ABC Productions
Sheffield-based theatre group that donates the proceeds of their shows to local charities.
www.abcproductions.org.uk
- ABC Tales
Publishes short stories, poems, and articles contributed by members. Each month the best submissions are printed in a magazine.
www.abctales.com
- Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums
Includes information on the Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, and Provost Skene's House.
www.aagm.co.uk
- Absolute Banana Theatre Company
Provides details on the amateur theater company, committed to productions staged in Birmingham and at the Edinburgh Fringe festival for the past 15 years.
www.absolutebanana.co.uk
- AccessArt
Offers an evolving collection of online workshops and educational activities for use by teachers and students of all ages.
www.accessart.org.uk
- Accio 2008
Harry Potter fans are summoned to attend the Accio conference at Magdalen College, Oxford. July 25-27, 2008.
www.accio.org.uk
- Achievements of Canterbury
International research organisation devoted to genealogy, heraldry, history, and associated artwork.
www.achievements.co.uk
- ACHUKA Children's Books UK
Provides children's book news, interviews, publication notices, author profiles, and more.
www.achuka.co.uk
- Ackroyd
Also Suthers, Grayson, Mitchell, Stocks, Walker, Cunningham, Colton, Maloney, Nolan, Pearson, Robinson, Winterburn, and Slinger.
www.ackroydfamilyresearch.co.uk
- Acronym Finder
Offers acronyms and abbreviations.
www.acronymfinder.com
- Act One Pantomimes - London, England
Producing annual pantomimes.
www.actonepantomimes.co.uk
- Act Up
Performs shows based upon mental health issues from the user perspective. Offers event calendar, history of group, and information on staff.
www.actupformentalhealth.co.uk
- Action After Warnings
Considers the Cold War, the threat of nuclear attack, and the cultural themes that emerged during this era.
ukcoldwar.simplenet.com
- Active Ingredient
Provides access, support, and information, to artists and organisations. Offers new technology and Internet based arts workshops.
www.active-ingredient.co.uk
- activehistory.co.uk
Offers interactive quizzes, activities and lesson plan pages for Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level students.
www.activehistory.co.uk
- Activity Exchange
Social and activity calendar for social clubs.
www.ActivityExchange.com
- Actors' Theatre School
Founded to help students who intend to go on to full-time drama school, or would like to take a drama course.
www.theactorstheatreschool.co.uk
- Adam, Jon
Features landscapes, faces, and figures.
www.jon-adam.co.uk
- Adams, Peter
Specializes in oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings of Scottish nature and landscapes.
www.scottishartpja.co.uk
- Addlestone Community Theatre
Company of adults and juniors who perform a pantomime, two plays, and a variety show every year.
www.addlestone-community-theatre.org.uk
- Aerial Nicky
Trained in aerials, trapeze, and other circus disciplines.
www.freewebs.com/nickleberry
- Aesop's Touring Theatre Company - Woking, England
Specializes in performing in schools, art centers, and theaters for children of infant, primary, and junior ages.
www.aesopstheatre.co.uk
- Africans in America/Part 1/Olaudah Equiano@
dir.yahoo.com/.../People/Equiano__Olaudah
- Aftermath: When the Boys Came Home
As is written on memorials all over Britain, "lest we forget".
www.aftermathww1.com
- Agecroft, James
Includes landscape, wildlife, and wedding photography.
www.agecroft.co.uk
- Aion
Includes original cross stitch and blackwork designs, a listing of U.K. needlework sites, cross stitch penpals page, free patterns, and more.
www.aion-needlecrafts.co.uk
- Aitken, J.G.
Provides biography on the photographer and a constantly changing exhibition of some of his work.
www.jgaitken.co.uk
- Al-Temimi, Waleed
Portfolio includes television, print, Internet, and biography.
www.temimi.com
- Alcester and District Local History Society
Archive of society publications including articles, maps, diagrams, and illustrations.
dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/square/fk26/localpast/index.htm
- Alexander Thomson Society
Promotes the life and work of the Scottish architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.
www.greekthomson.com
- Alexandra Palace Television Society
Founded to preserve the history of the world's first regular high-definition public television service from Alexandra Place, North London, in 1936.
www.apts.org.uk
- Alfred Corry Museum
Museum that exhibits and restores the 1893 Southwold No.1 Lifeboat.
freespace.virgin.net/david.cragie
- Alkazzi, Basil
Nonrepresentational, gouache artist featuring paintings characterized by spiritual and metaphysical components. Also in French.
www.basilalkazzi.com
- All 4 One
Book and lyrics by Kevin John Heuston, music by John Trent Wallace. Based on stories by Alexandre Dumas.
www.all4onethemusical.com
- All Info-About Poetry
Provides information about poets, poetry, and more.
poetry.allinfo-about.com
- Allcock, Simon
Features abstract paintings of cityscapes, buildings, still lifes, and more. Includes the book, 'Never Sent Letters to Richard.'
www.simonallcock.co.uk
- Allen, Daniel
Contemporary and imaginative figurative ceramics.
www.danielallen.net
- Allen, Nick
Designs and produces furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting, and rugs.
www.nick-allen.co.uk
- Allen, Rob
Subjects include flowers and lakes.
www.roballen.net
- Alliance of Literary Societies, The
Cooperative of organizations working in defense of literary heritage.
www.sndc.demon.co.uk
- Almeida Theatre Company
Winner of more than 30 major theatre awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement.
www.almeida.co.uk
- Alnwick Castle
Open to visitors and offers gardens, holiday cottages, farming estate, and more.
www.alnwickcastle.com
- Althorp
Home to the Spencer Family since 1508 and the final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales.
www.althorp.com
- Alvi, Khaled
Artist with hearing and speech impairment and tubular vision.
www.khaled-alvi.co.uk
- Amanda's Art Quilts
Features quilted textile collages, galleries, and inspirations.
www.amandasartquilts.homestead.com
- Amazing Bavarian Stompers, The
Comedy oompah band that creates an atmosphere of insobriety with maximum audience participation.
www.bavarianstompers.com
- Amazon, Tina
5'11" model for fitness magazines, bikini calendars, bikini magazines, and lingerie companies.
www.taniaamazon.com
- Ambassador Theatre Group
Blends the traditional distinction between theatre owners and producers by commissioning plays, creating productions, and presenting them in theatres that they own.
www.theambassadors.com
- American Civil War Society (UK) Ltd
Historical society offering authentic battle re-enactments, talks to organisations, and more. Site includes events calendar.
www.acws.co.uk
- AMP
Elegant pink pamphlet dedicated to the finer things in life: music, sleaze, thrifting, and femorabilia. For chicks and dicks and... just about anybody, really.
www.ampnet.co.uk
- AmPhot UK
Offers resources for amateur photographers in the U.K.
www.amphot.co.uk
- An Enemy of The People
Information about the 1997 Royal National Theatre production of Henrik Ibsen's political drama, directed by Trevor Nunn and starring Ian McKellen.
www.mckellen.com/stage/enemy
- Ancestors of Prince William of Wales
Records which pertain to the royal houses of Europe, from England and France to minor German principalities.
www.royalgenealogy.com/index.html
- Anchor Press Museum Project
Preserving the history of the Anchor Press, founded in 1900, with the ambition of establishing a working printing museum.
www.anchorpress.org.uk
- Ancient Egypt
Aimed at Key Stage 2 students with topics including Ancient Egyptian home life, geography, religion, the pharoahs, pyramids and temples in Egypt, trades, and writing. From the British Museum.
www.ancientegypt.co.uk
- Ancient Monuments Society
Founded in 1924 for the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings, and fine old craftsmanship.
www.ancientmonumentssociety.org.uk
- And So... An Autobiography by Harold J. Siddall
Describes his service in the Royal Navy, the German assault on Crete, and his life as a POW at Stalag VIIA in Germany.
www.naval-history.net/WW2MemoirAndSo00.htm
- Andrew, Keith
Watercolor artist from London painting landscapes and seascapes.
www.keithandrew-art.com
- Andrew, Nick
Features contemporary landscape paintings in acrylic and oil.
www.nickandrew.co.uk
- Angela Thirkell Society
Comprehensive collection of resources pertaining to the British author who wrote about 1930s-1950s English County life.
www.angelathirkell.org
- Angelcynn
A living history society which aims to recreate, as authentically as possible, the richness of the birth of a nation which has passed into legend and into lore.
www.angelcynn.org.uk
- Angerson, John
Showcases color and black and white photographs from photo-stories of American astronauts, the Jesus Army, travels, and street pictures from around the world.
www.johnangerson.com
- Anglo-Saxon Heathenism
Includes sections on Anglo-Saxon heritage, worship, calendar, place names, runes and runelore, and the Sutton Hoo burial ship.
www.englishheathenism.homestead.com/introduction.html
- Angus Archives
Preserves the historical records of Angus council and its predecessors.
www.angus.gov.uk/history/archives
- Anjali Dance Company
All members of this professional-quality contemporary dance company have a learning disability. Features information on tours, education, outreach, and more.
www.anjali.co.uk
- Annusewicz, Krzysztof
Specializing in oil on canvas portraits in Old Master's School technique.
www.oilportraits.tk
- Anonymous Players
Details of past and present productions by this long-established amateur theatrical company.
www.anonplayers.com
- Anti Copying in Design (ACID)
Action group committed to combating copyright infringement.
www.acid.uk.com
- Anwood, Robert
Author of Bears Can't Run Downhill, an amusing and informative investigation of 201 "pub facts."
www.robertanwood.com
- Apples & Snakes
Promotes poetry and poets working in the U.K., as well as developing a Poets in Education scheme.
www.applesandsnakes.org
- Archiana
Provides information and services for artists.
www.archiana.com
- Archifdy Ceredigion/Ceredigion Archives
Provides an archive service with a searchable index for Ceredigion (old Cardiganshire). Also in Welsh.
www.archifdy-ceredigion.org.uk
- Architectural Association School of Architecture
www.aaschool.ac.uk
- Architecture Foundation, The
Promotes the importance of high quality contemporary architecture and urban design to as wide an audience as possible.
www.architecturefoundation.org.uk
- Architecture Link
Online guide to British buildings and architecture for students and all those interested in architectural design. Includes book reviews, in-depth building tours, as well as suggested sites and organizations.
www.architecturelink.org.uk
- Archive Awareness Month 2003
Promotion across the U.K. and Ireland in which local and national archives will host special events celebrating the wealth of archival treasures.
www.aamsept2003.com
- Archives in Focus
Offers links to online sources prepared by record offices for educational use.
www.hmc.gov.uk/focus/text/teaching_resources.htm
- Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum
Regimental museum located in Stirling Castle, Scotland.
www.argylls.co.uk
- Aristocracy UK
Unofficial guide to aristocracy in the U.K.
www.aristocracyuk.co.uk
- Army Museums Ogilby Trust
Offers details of this charity supporting Army Museums displaying the collections of the regiments and corps of the British Army. Includes a book and ancestor search of army records.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
- Art Academy, The
Index of contemporary artists browsable by style, surname, and media.
www.artacademy.co.uk
- Art Guide - Britain and Ireland
Comprehensive guide to art, museums, galleries and exhibitions in the U.K. and Ireland.
www.artguide.org
- Art Icons Directory
Features information on art movements, art academies, and art icons, as well as much more.
www.articons.co.uk
- Art Ideas for Primary Teachers
Lesson plans and resources for 5-11 year olds.
www.teachingideas.co.uk/art/contents.htm
- Art in Cornwall
Offers works by local artists in Cornwall, England, including their statements, exhibits, and contact information.
www.artincornwall.com
- Art Kids
Online coloring and sketching pages, games, and more.
www.artkids.net
- Art Movements Directory
Concise reference guide to the major art movements and periods.
www.artmovements.co.uk
- Art of War, The
Exhibit from The National Archives (U.K.) of war illustration, propaganda, and artists.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/theartofwar
- Art Review
Art lifestyle magazine covering the gamut of 20th and 21st century art, with news, previews, interviews, and profiles.
www.art-review.com
- Art-In-Progress
Collaboration of work and ideas from Bath, the U.K., and around the world.
www.artuk.co.uk
- artatease.com
Features paintings, photographs, montages, and drawings from U.K. artists.
www.artatease.com
- Artcourses.co.uk
Find part-time classes, workshops, and painting holidays in the U.K.
www.artcourses.co.uk
- Artcymru
Contemporary art magazine for artists living and working in Wales, offering news, views, opportunities, and art works.
www.artcymru.co.uk
- artelvis.co.uk
Offers Elvis Presley artwork in the form of a sculpture by U.K. artist, Fran Nile.
www.artelvis.co.uk
- ArtisanCam
See artists at work, learn how they do it, and have a go yourself. ArtisanCam is an interactive website that gives insight into the lives of contemporary visual artists.
www.artisancam.org.uk
- Artists Studio Company
Charity providing affordable studio spaces for visual artists.
www.ascstudios.co.uk
- Artizani
Specializes in spectacular entertainment including slack rope, stilt characters, and punting.
www.artizani.net
- Arts and Business (A & B)
Helps U.K. businesses to develop creative partnerships with the arts.
www.aandb.org.uk
- Arts Council England
National development agency for the arts in England, providing funding for a range of arts related activities.
www.artscouncil.org.uk
- Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Supports and promotes the arts in Northern Ireland.
www.artscouncil-ni.org
- Arts Culture Harrow
Devoted to the furthering of arts education in the London Borough of Harrow.
www.harrowarts.com
- Arts On View
An opportunity to view the work on artists in the city of Manchester (UK).
www.netlink.co.uk/users/onview/aov
- ArtWork
Free newsletter for the North of England and Scotland covering the visual arts.
www.artwork.co.uk
- Artworks
Site for the Young Artists of the Year Awards.
www.art-works.org.uk
- Arundel Castle
Built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel.
www.arundelcastle.org
- Arvon Foundation, The
Runs five-day residential creative writing courses. Locations include Devon, West Yorkshire, and Inverness-shire.
www.arvonfoundation.org
- Ashburner, Andy
Provides a CV and portfolio for the web and graphic designer, Andy Ashburner.
www.caffeinehit.com
- Ashcroft, Lisa
Showcases abstract oil paintings, sculpture, masks, and installations from this pop artist.
www.lisaashcroft.com
- Asher, Elizabeth
Features a gallery of paintings illustrating a change in style over the last few years.
www.lizasher.com
- Ashman, Malcolm
Featuring a wide portfolio of his work including landscapes and fantasy works.
www.mxm.clara.net
- Asian Art in London
Incorporating major London Asian antique dealers and auction houses for a series of exhibitions, auctions, sales, and lectures.
www.asianartinlondon.com
- Association for the Study and Preservation of Roman Mosaics
Offers materials relating to mosaics in Britain, including their design, construction, and the buildings in which they have been discovered.
www.asprom.org
- Association of Commonwealth Archivists and Records Managers (ACARM)
Provides a vehicle for sharing strategies and addressing professional concerns to its members.
www.acarm.org
- Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
Provides information about spinning, weaving, and dyeing activities in the U.K.
www.wsd.org.uk
- Atack, David
London-based artist painting portraits, still lifes, landscapes, abstracts, and illustrations.
www.davidatack.co.uk
- Athelhampton House and Gardens
15th century house, often visited by Thomas Hardy.
www.athelhampton.co.uk
- Atkinson, Nigel
Personal photography showing portraits of family and friends plus landscape and nature shots.
www.nigelatkinson.biz
- Attic Theatre
Amateur theatre company that welcomes newcomers.
www.attictheatre.co.uk
- attik dance
Delivers contemporary dance via performance, education, and the community.
www.attik.org.uk
- Attila the Stockbroker
Includes poetry, history, and news from the ranting poet famous for penning Russians in the DHSS.
www.attilathestockbroker.com
- Auckland Castle
Historic castle that has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years, and today is the Bishop's official residence.
www.auckland-castle.co.uk
- Avalon Project : The British War Bluebook
Documents concerning German-Polish relations and the outbreak of hostilities between the U.K. and Germany.
www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/wwii/bluebook/blbkmenu.htm
- Aventis Prizes for Science Books
Annual book prize celebrating the best in popular science writing for adults and children.
www.aventisprizes.com
- Avenues of Sight
Featuring works from painters Sarah Longlands, Alan Singleton, and Karen Armitstead.
www.avenues-of-sight.com
- Avon, John
Photo realistic illustrator for trading card art, CDs, books, and advertising work.
www.johnavon.com
- Axis
Providing information (CVs/images of work/contact details) on more than 3600 contemporary visual artists living/working in Britain.
www.axisartists.org.uk
- Aylin, Paul
Subjects include portraiture, erotica, nudes, travel, and fun in both black and white and colour.
www.aylin.net
- Aztecs
Information on the exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London that examines the richness of Aztec civilization and culture.
www.aztecs.org.uk
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