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| Anglo-Saxon England |
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| Examine the history of Anglo-Saxon England beginning with their arrival in 449 A.D. and continuing through to 1066, which was the year of the Norman Conquest. The opening page of this resource includes an interactive table of contents that allows you to access information on the early English Church, the holy island of Lindisfarne, the Battle of Maldon, and the novel Beowulf. There is also information on the Sutton Hoo ship, the Battle of Hastings, and selected histories related to Anglo-Saxon England. |
| Topic: Anglo-Saxons; Great Britain--History--Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066; England--Civilization--To 1066 |
| URL: http://penelope.uchicago.edu/~grout/encyclopaedia_romana/britannia/anglo-saxon/anglosaxonengland.html |
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| Anglo-Saxons |
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| The Fact Monster web site provides a brief description of the Anglo-Saxon people and their settlement into Britain. Learn where this group of people came from, how they were named, why they came to Britain, where they settled and the kingdoms they developed. Within the text you will find key words that will help in understanding the material. Click on these words and you will get a definition of the word or a description of the person. |
| Topic: Anglo-Saxons; England--Civilization--To 1066 |
| URL: https://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/history/modern-europe/uk-ireland/anglosaxons |
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| Poverty and Families in the Victorian Era |
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| The Victorian era saw a huge growth in the population of the United Kingdom. But with this growth came other problems, one of which was poverty. Now you can explore the effect of poverty on families and children during the Victorian era with this site's article. The article examines the causes that led to poverty in Victorian society and addresses the many problems that came as a result. Topics covered include employment search, child labor, housing shortages and slum housing, overcrowding, homelessness, poor sanitary conditions, crime, and more. |
| Topic: England--Civilization--19th century; Great Britain--History--Victorian Era, 1837-1901; Tenements |
| URL: https://www.hiddenlives.org.uk/articles/poverty.html |
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| The Life of the Industrial Worker in Ninteenth-Century England |
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| Conditions in the English textile factories were investigated in 1832. Read evidence published from testimonies given to Parliament. Children, even at the age of 6 to 8 years old, were required to work 14 to 16 hours a day. If they were late or did not keep up with their work, they were beaten. At age 17, they might be required to work as many as 19 hours. This evidence led to the passage of the Act of 1833, which limited the hours woman and children could work in the factories. |
| Topic: England--Civilization--19th century |
| URL: http://www.victorianweb.org/history/workers1.html |
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| Queen Victoria's Empire |
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| For almost a century, Queen Victoria ruled Britain. Learn about the key events, people, and changes during her reign. Explore a timeline from 1837 to 1901. Read about the Great Exhibition, the first world's fair. Examine the contributions of the key leaders of the day. Find out what the experts have to say about Queen Victoria and the changes happening in Victorian England. Discover the secrets of the British Empire. Read a biography about Queen Victoria. |
| Topic: England--Civilization--19th century; Victoria, Queen of Great Britain; Great Britain--History--Victorian Era, 1837-1901 |
| URL: https://www.pbs.org/empires/victoria/index.html |
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| Before 1066 |
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| Discover what England was like before 1066 in this overview from an English literature course. You will learn about the seven kingdoms that were ruled by the tribal people who later became the English, the most important ruler who translated historical writing into English, and how this ruler's reign was associated with two famous novels. The events that led to England becoming a unified central government are discussed along with the supporters of the preservation of literature. |
| Topic: England--Civilization--To 1066 |
| URL: http://faculty.goucher.edu/eng211/before_1066.htm |
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| The Victorian Web |
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| The reign of Queen Victoria of England lasted from 1837-1901, and the influence of the literature, history, and culture of that time is chronicled on the Victorian web site. Because Victoria' reign lasted so long, the Victorian age covers several periods, so it is difficult to classify the works from that time. The Victorian Web details important points in political and social history, as well as the authors, works, and techniques used in Victorian literature. There is also a list of Victorian Web books and an internal search engine. |
| Topic: England--Civilization--19th century; Great Britain--History--Victorian Era, 1837-1901 |
| URL: http://www.victorianweb.org |
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| 19th Century Timeline |
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| At the dawn of the nineteenth century, London was the world's largest city. From the capture of Malta to the Boer War, the 1800s were a time of empire-building for the British. Discover British activity in Ireland, India, Australia, Egypt, and Africa. Meanwhile, mills, transportation, and lighting evolved. War resumed against Napoleon. Union activity increased, and the death penalty decreased. Reforms impacted factories and politics, but Britain still dealt with cholera and child labor. This timeline explores British and world events from the nineteenth century, along with advances in science and accomplishments in the arts. |
| Topic: Great Britain--History--19th century; England--Civilization--19th century |
| URL: https://www.britishempire.co.uk/timeline/19century.htm |