History:
Explore, record and illustrate why people have moved to England over the last 200 years
The Workhouse Website - A complete history of this fascinating institution including maps, plans, photos and details of all the workhouses in Britain and Ireland, plus transcripts of Poor Law Acts, memories of staff and inmates, a virtual tour of a workhouse, and even a recipe for gruel.
This site is dedicated to the wealth of history that has shaped this island, and has made it the envy of other nations the world over.
The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held throughout England and dating from the 900s to the present day.
The Archaeology Data Service stores, creates and supplies digital resources based on archaeological fieldwork
Free history lessons on various subjects.
West Yorkshire Archive Service.
Using photographs, maps, memorabilia and prints from the collections of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (WMDC) Libraries and Information Services, local groups and individuals, this online archive of images of Wakefield and District and related areas shows the diversity of life in our area both past and present. The Archive is a freely available valuable learning resource for use by all ages and abilities.
www.viewfinder.english-heritage.org.uk
The Picture Gallery and Stories contain illustrations of the industrial age, social history (including the Henry W Taunt Collection), architecture and archaeology, dating from the 1840s to the present day.
Personal recollections of British life between 1900 and 1999
© Cultural Services, Library Headquarters, Balne Lane, Wakefield, WF2 0DQ
