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Here are some weblinks that you may find useful for exploring your local history further.

Historic Buildings in the British Isles

http://www.buildinghistory.org/

This site - created by a teacher - is a very useful starting point for investigating the nuts-and-bolts of building history. It is particularly strong on churches.

English Heritage

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/

Promotes England’s historic environment.

Historic Scotland
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/heritage.htm

The national heritage organisation for Scotland.

Cadw

http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp

The historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly.

Realtor Magazine

http://www.realtor.org/rmoarch.nsf/pages/archguide?OpenDocument

This US website is very helpful for understanding different styles of architecture through time. Note that the periodisation of architectural styles in the US will not always neatly correspond to that of Europe.

British History Online

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/subject.asp?subject=5

Here you will find copies of the Victoria County Histories and old Ordnance Survey Maps. These are vital sources for any in depth investigation of local history

Local History Online

http://www.local-history.co.uk/links/historical.html

A collection of useful links for local and urban history is posted on this site.

Construction History Society

http://www.constructionhistory.co.uk/

For diehards only: this is the home page of the Construction History Society, which endeavours to promote the study of buildings from all time periods.

Blue Plaque Database

http://www.blueplaque.com/

Discover blue plaque locations in London through this comprehensive database.

Historical Plaques in Manchester

http://www.manchester2002-uk.com/buildings/blue-plaques.html

The list of Manchester’s blue, black, and red plaques.

Images of England

http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/

A photographic library of England’s listed buildings.

War Memorial Trust

http://www.warmemorials.org/

Charity dedicated to the preservation of the UK’s war memorials.

BBC – Legacies

http://www.bbc.co.uk/legacies/uk_index.shtml

Use a map to explore the diverse stories of the UK’s past – through architecture, occupations and myths and legends.

BBC - History Trails

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/trail/

A collection of online articles and activities, with tips from experts and enthusiasts in fields as diverse as archaeology, family, church and local history.

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Content last updated: 26/06/2007