Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Buckingham Palace
Read about where British royalty have been living since the 1800s.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth Ii
Part of an official website devoted to the House of Windsor, this page features a biographical note about Queen Elizabeth II and her current official photographic portrait.
Other
Historic Royal Palaces: Hampton Court Palace: Young Henry Viii
Henry VIII remains a personality of much interest even today. Explore his biography from handsome, educated young man to grumpy king.
Other
Kings and Queens of England
A complete list of every King and Queen in English history from Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II.
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.
Woodlands Junior School
Project Britain: The British Queen: Queen Elizabeth Ii
Biographical facts on Queen Elizabeth II in an easy to read question/answer format. Helpful for doing a research paper and includes links on the left with much additional information on the Royal Family.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Neo Classicism, an Introduction
Brief introduction to Enlightenment concepts as reflected in the art of the period, illustrated with a painting by English artist Joseph Wright.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: London Area, Ad 827 1066
A map of the area from London to the Mouth of the Thames from the time of the foundation of the English Monarchy under Ecgbert (Egbert), King of Wessex (AD 827) to the Norman Conquest (1066). This map shows the city of London in...
Other
Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
Other
Bristol University: The Spirit of the Laws [Pdf]
This resource presents the complete text by the famous 18th century French economist (in English). In it, he advanced theories of democracy for the French monarchy. It is in PDF format and is a large file.
Other
Genuki: Rulers of England and Great Britain
Chronology of British rulers arranged by family and year, spanning from Egbert in 829 to Elizabeth II in 1952.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Oliver Cromwell
An English leader and politician who lead a rebellion against the British monarchy.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Oliver Cromwell
An English politician and military leader. He led a rebellion against the British Monarchy.