| Introduction to the Industrial Revolution | From this site a lesson introducing pupils to the Industrial Revolution through the use of sources. Higher ability pupils will complete this quickly. | |
| Children in the Industrial Revolution | A sub-section providing links and resources relating to the experiences of children in the Industrial Revolution | |
| Industrialisation | Part of the excellent BBC materials, a useful page to start investigating the Industrial Revolution with - explains about inventions linking to 'amazing animations' (according to Year 8!). | |
| Spinning the Web | The "story of the cotton industry" - fantastic site packed full of interesting information and materials. This section is divided into four covering the factory, machines & processes, marketing and trade routes. | |
| Conditions on the Mill | Part of the BBC Nation on Film site, this page offers information about the dangers of factories and poor working conditions. No actual film, but good information, images, links and connections with later (after 1900) film clips. | |
| Victorian
Manchester: Life in the 19th Century |
Part of a site dedicated to Manchester, this page offers a really useful summary entitled: Work, Health, Housing and Working People in the City of Manchester. | |
| Cotton Times | "Understanding the Industrial Revolution". A well presented and detailed site providing some excellent information and materials relating to the Industrial Revolution. Packed full with text, that some might find tricky to take in. | |
| British History 1750-1900 | The comprehensive internet encyclopaedia by Spartacus Education. This links to the specific 'industrial revolution' section, so pupils need to select relevant links, such as the Textile Industry, the Railways or Engineers. | |
| Source material on the Industrial Revolution | From the Modern History Sourcebook. Excellent collection of resources and links related to the Industrial Revolution. Covers the Revolution, the social & political effects and the literary response. | |
10/03/04: With thanks to Rhianna who helped update and correct broken links on this page.
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