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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Whitefield
George Whitefield (December 16, 1714 - September 30, 1770), was a preacher in the Church of England and one of the leaders of the Methodist movement.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Cardinal Fisher
John Cardinal Fisher (c.1469 - 22 June 1535), from 1935 Saint John Fisher, was an English Catholic bishop, cardinal and martyr. He shares his feast day with Saint Thomas More on June 22 in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints and 6 July...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Wesley
A Church of England cleric who is credited as the founder of the Methodist movement.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rev. Dr. Pusey
Edward Bouverie, D.D., after whom the Tractarian movement in the Church of England became designated Puseyiam. (1800-1882) -Marshall
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Thomas More
Sir Thomas More (7 February 1478 - 6 July 1535), from 1935 Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, author, and statesman who in his lifetime gained a reputation as a leading humanist scholar, and occupied many public offices, including...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Thomas More
Sir Thomas More (7 February 1478 - 6 July 1535) was an English lawyer, author, and statesman who in his lifetime gained a reputation as a leading humanist scholar, and occupied many public offices, including Lord Chancellor (1529-1532),...
Britain Express
Britain Express: English Cathedrals
A complete A-Z guide to learning about medieval cathedrals in the UK. Contains a one- to two- paragraph description of each cathedral accompanied with a picture.
Other
Global Classroom: George Calvert: Lord Baltimore
This is a short biography of George Calvert leading up to his coming to America.
Other
Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.
BBC
Bbc: Mary, Queen of Scots
Poor Mary, Queen of Scots. Read about her life as Queen of a religiously divided country and find out how that affected her reign and death. Archived.
BBC
Bbc: Burgh Life in Mary's Time
This interactive game leads students through the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland. The students search the burgh for four lost items in an effort to gain entrance to a banquet given by Mary Queen of Scots. There is a non-flash version...
Bill Carson
The Pilgrims and the Puritans
Exactly what is the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans? Find out here in this short article.
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: The Puritans and the Parliament
This resource provides a brief description of the political battles waged in the English Parliament between the monarchy and the Puritans. Discussion begins with the reign of Elizabeth I and continues through to that of Charles I.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Henry Viii for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Henry VIII, Renaissance king of England who split from the Catholic Church and was married six times on this site.
Other
The Canterbury Tour
An excellent way to view the town of Canterbury, a Christian pilgrimage destination. Follow the instructions "on Navigating the Canterbury Tour" as you begin.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Thomas Becket
A long description from The New Advent of the life and religious significance of St. Thomas Becket and the pilgrimage city of Canterbury. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Cardinal Wolsey
Thomas Cardinal Wolsey (c.1470~1471 - November 28 or November 29, 1530), who was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Wolsey's affairs prospered and by 1514 he had...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry VIII, by Anne Boleyn. Her reign is one of the most remarkable in English history. It lasted from 1558 to 1603, and in those years England's glory was brighter than it had ever been before....
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Knox
John Knox (c. 1510 - 24 November 1572) was a Scottish clergyman and leader of the Protestant Reformation who is considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination. He was educated at the University of St Andrews and worked as a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward Winslow
Edward Winslow (1595 - 1655) was an American Pilgrim leader on the Mayflower. He served as the governor of Plymouth Colony in 1633, 1636, and finally in 1644. He was born in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England, on October 18, 1595. In...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Ipswich, 1903
A plan for city of Ipswich in Suffolk, England from 1903, showing roads, railway and railway station, the River Orwell and docks, churches, and municipal buildings.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Norwich, 1903
A plan of Norwich, England, from 1903, the capital of the county of Norfolk. The map shows the location of the River Wensum, roads, railroads, parks, cemetery, the castle, cathedral, churches, and various buildings and other important...