HERITAGE AND HISTORY

British Tourist Authority
Official home of the British Tourist Authority, providing information for overseas and UK visitors.

EnjoyEngland
The official web site of the English Tourist Board.

Visit Scotland
Visitor information published by the official Scottish Tourist Board.

Visit Wales
The official web site of the Wales Tourist Board.

Discover Northern Ireland
Tourist information and listings provided by the Northern Irish Tourist Board.

English Heritage
Information about the properties protected by English Heritage, including Queen Victoria’s former home, Osborne House.

The Royal Parks
Guide to the history, administration and programmes of events at London’s Royal Parks.

Countryside Agency
Background on the body which works to preserve and promote enjoyment of the English countryside.

Historic Royal Palaces
Visitor information for the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace State Apartments, Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte’s Cottage.
 
National Trust
Independent charity caring for countryside and properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

National Trust for Scotland
Body protecting many historic properties in Scotland.

Historic Scotland
Database of historic and heritage sites in Scotland.

National Museums and Galleries of Wales
Portal site for Welsh national museums for art, geology, industry, history and society.

CADW
Agency protecting Welsh historic monuments.

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
Information about the Royal Commission responsible for the management of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales.

The Former Royal Yacht Britannia
Information on how to visit the former Royal Yacht in Leith, Edinburgh.

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Background on the Prince Regent’s former oriental-style residence.

St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
Site with information about the history, worship and life of St. George’s Chapel, within the precincts of Windsor Castle.

24 Hour Museum
Gateway to 2,500 UK museums, galleries and heritage attractions.

The National Archives
On-line archive for England, Wales and the United Kingdom, co-ordinating the records of central government and the courts of law for public use. Combines the Public Record Office and the Historical Manuscripts Commission.

The National Archives Learning Curve
On-line history teaching resources using documents in the National Archives collection.

The National Archives of Scotland
Repository for the public and legal records of Scotland plus many local and private archives, based in Edinburgh.

The College of Arms
Web site for the official repository of the coats of arms and pedigrees of English, Welsh, Northern Irish and Commonwealth families and their descendants.

Society of Genealogists
Background on the society promoting family research.