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People in the past - World War II
Spartacus Follow the links for a tremendous resource of first-hand accounts (often well down the page), for upper primary or teachers
Timewitnesses 'Extraordinary stories of ordinary people' collected from survivors of WWII and very accessible for Primary pupils
The Home Front Superb site from Snaith Primary - sections on Children at War, Rationing, Women in War, Messages of War (Propaganda posters). Wonderful!
The Learning Curve Another great site - lots of information and actual source documents - sections on Preparations for War (blackout, gas masks, the Home Guard), Evacuation, Everyday Life, Women at War, Bombing of Britain (Blitz, shelters)
Scotland During World War 2 An excellent BBC Scotland site aimed at 10-12 year olds. Sections on Home Life (inside and outside the home), School, Evacuation and Street (shops, cars). Also Teacher's Area and detailed 5-14 links.
London at War Sections on Shelter, Air Raids, Daily Life, Children & the War. Lots of pictures
BBC Zig Zag Children in WWII - Home Life, Rationing and Evacuation - activities and challenges
The History Place - Timeline Very comprehensive timeline with links to more information and some soundfiles and pictures
Nettlesworth School - WWII. Child-friendly text, pictures, quiz, etc. For younger children
Grandad's War Website by Richard about his Grandad, Bill, who fought in the war - this site really captures the personal aspect of the conflict
The WWII Sound and Image Archive Earthstation1.com is a 'Multimedia Museum' - lots of authentic sounds and pictures here
Scotland's War Video footage relating to WWII in Scotland, from The Scotsman website
Clydebank Picture Gallery BBC page of Clydebank blitz pictures
Bankies Remember Blitz BBC news story on 60th anniversary
The Great Dictator Hyndland Local History - evocative local reminiscences of the Clydebank blitz
Landmine in Dudley Drive Another page from Hyndland with details of landmine
Scottish War Brides Dramatic eyewitness account of Clydebank Blitz
Real Life Stories War memories from the Clydebank website