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"People of African and Asian origin have lived in Britain for at least two thousand years. But this aspect of our heritage has been largely forgotten. By presenting a selection of relevant records held by The National Archives and other sources, the Black Presence exhibition aims to reclaim some of this history and make it more widely known."

"How did the Abolition Acts of 1807 and 1833 affect the slave trade?"

"Battle plans, maps and unit war diaries chronicle the conflict between Europe's great powers. From 1915 read the Cabinet discussions on the progress of the war at the highest level."

"While the Treasury grapples with the financial crisis of the 1930s, the Cabinet and the Foreign Office press for peace as the situation in Europe worsens. Our collections document the rise of the dictators, the international diplomacy that failed and Britain's preparations for war."

"Welcome to The National Archives Education Service. We bring history to life through our award-winning programme of taught sessions and online resources."

"Explore the key events of the Battle of Britain with clips from over 50 years of BBC television and radio programmes "

WE would need a proxy server for this in the Uk

Environment Photo Galleries Pollution Waste Water, Drought, Flooding Computer Waste Click here for more environment slide shows from the Guardian

Analysis - Tight coffee supply emboldens Brazil producers

This page provides links to a wide range of geography resources, case studies, tests and revision notes for Edexcel Geography GCSE Syllabus A and other UK GCSE and A level geography examinations.

"slavery"

"Major Case Studies on the worlds leading businesses"

"8th grade: industrial revolution" World HIstory

"8th grade: industrial revolution"

"Our records cover the entire conflict from Churchill's desk downwards. Read the PM's signed orders and top level diplomacy with Roosevelt and Stalin alongside reports from all theatres of war and every aspect of the situation on the Home Front - from what was shown in the nation's cinemas to recipes for British kitchens."

NGOs copy the Corporate Sector

After only one year tax on fatty foods has been abolished

Brewing giant SABMiller has said that profits gained, driven by growth in emerging markets. Pre-tax profit in the six months to September rose 12% to $2.28bn (£1.4bn), the firm said. "We have recently seen moderation of economic growth in some countries," SABMiller said. In terms of earnings before tax and other costs, Europe fell 10% to $516m.

Brewing giant SABMiller has agreed to buy Foster's in a deal that values Australia's largest brewer at 9.9bn Australian dollars ($10.2bn; £6.5bn). Fosters had rejected SAB's previous bid worth A$9.5bn, saying it undervalued the company. However, the Foster's board said it would be recommending the latest offer to its shareholders.

need to feel the texture of the cloth etc? not any more...