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History

British History (A key on an old map of Britain)

British History

From Magna Carta to WW2 discover the key events in the story of Britain...

Hands on History (Eric as an archaeologist)

Hands on History

Bring history to life with activities, films and events for the whole family.

British History Timeline

British History Timeline

From the Neolithic era to the present day, track British history with our interactive timeline.

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Family History (Who Do You Think You Are?)

Family History

Get the latest from Who Do You Think You Are? and learn how to trace your own family history.

World Wars (St Paul's seen through the fires created by the Blitz)

World Wars

Discover how our world was shaped through WW1, WW2 and the Cold War.

Battle of Britain Season

The Battle of Britain

Explore the Battle of Britain with clips from BBC programmes.

Ancient History (Leptis Magna)

Ancient History

Uncover more about Egyptian, Roman and Anglo Saxon history.

Egyptian Mummy Maker (Tutankhamun's Burial Mask)

Mummy Maker

Play the Egyptian game and prepare Ramose for mummification.

History for Kids (World War Two: Children in World War Two)

History for Kids

Have fun exploring a wide selection of historical games and activities.

Historic Figures

A-to-Z of biographies

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  • 1834: Slavery is abolished in the British Empire, granting liberty to slaves and compensation to their owners.
  • 1870: Irish Land Act gives limited, but symbolically important rights to tenants of Ireland's landlords.
  • 1944: The Warsaw Uprising begins as partisans attempt to liberate Poland's capital from the Germans.
A History of Royal Weddings (Princess Elizabeth on her wedding day in 1947 © Press Association)

Royal Weddings

Indulge yourself by taking a look back at previous royal nuptials.

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Message board

Message Board

Visit Family Trees to help kick-start your family history research.

A History of the World (History of the World logo)

History of the World

Explore the 100 objects that tell two million years of history.

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