Welcome to our British Directory.
This page provides a structured index of UK-focused websites, organised by topic to help you discover established online resources. The listings are based on historic human-edited directory data and have been preserved to highlight long-standing sites across the British web.
Many shorter-lived sites have disappeared over time, leaving a core set of more established and durable resources. While some entries may no longer be active, this directory continues to offer a useful overview of trusted UK websites within this category.
- Primary sources of information for the study of the history, place names, archaeology and archives of Cornwall.
- Activities include building restoration, old mine site clearance and preservation of old milling equipment. Includes membership details, field visits, and event schedule.
- Information on the bid supported by resources covering history, technology, communities, sites, geology and wildlife.
- Producing an illustrated report and computer database for each of 18 towns to show how the town has developed over time and record its historic buildings and archaeological sites.
- Illustrated history of the police force covering the old local forces, individual officers, uniforms and insignia.
- The Victoria County History of Cornwall describes its work: volumes published and research in progress. Includes draft texts online.
- Group of local history societies throughout Cornwall. Details the work and interests of the federation, news and publications.
- Helen is a lecturer on British maritime history concentrating on Cornwall.
- Also includes information about Porthleven and the Lizard Peninsula.
- A collection of photographs, many posted over 100 years ago from all over the county.
- Cornish history with pages on tin mining, the Stannary, castles, churches and people.
- Project presents a timeline and the history of some Cornish places and people. Invites additions.
- Historical research unit of Exeter University outlines its work promoting the study of Cornish history. Includes an online journal with several articles to download.
- Megalithic community site. Provides information on ancient sites in Cornwall with map references, directions and comments.
- Archive film footage from the BBC which records the decline and fall of the tin industry. Includes one man's recollections of life underground.
- Encourages interest in industrial archaeology and history in Cornwall. Details lectures, newsletter, journal and meetings.
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