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Hri Online: John Strype: Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster [1720]
Transcription and scanned images and maps from a landmark survey of Britain's capital city published in 1720, at the time when Britain was poised to become a great industrial power.
National Archives (UK)
Learning Curve: Tudor Hackney
Tudor Hackney enables you to explore the world of 1601 through a virtual reality reconstruction of a Rectory House.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Life in Renaissance England
Describes the world of Renaissance England. Discusses how that world is reflected in the works of William Shakespeare. Includes interesting information on how the English language became stabilized due to the printing press. Highlights...
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London Museums Hub: Exploring 20th Century London
Learn about 20th century London. View tales of London, take a monthly quiz, and explore important, exciting places in London. Be sure to click on Tales of London to experience London as a child.
National Archives (UK)
What Happened in the Fire of London?
A great lesson plan on the use of primary documents focusing on the "Great Fire" in London, England which occurred in 1666. There are actual copies of such documents as maps, lists of people living on the street where the fire started...
National Archives (UK)
The Great Plague of 1665 1666
A lesson plan for English history: the Great Plague that killed nearly 15% of the population of London during the Restoration Period. Primary sources include letters, copies of the orders issued by the government top try to stop the...
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A Virtual Tour of Victorian England
A visit to a Victorian Family where they "Will show you how a middle-class Victorian family lives."