The sites below offer primary sources, chronicles, significant documents and other evidence of Britain's past.
One of the most comprehensive timelines of the English Middle Ages was written
during the English Middle Ages. Take a look at the origin, development and survival of
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in this feature by your Guide.
Modern English version of the important and ancient history of Britain, translated by Rev. James Ingram, with additional segments translated by Dr. J.A. Giles, online here at the Medieval History site.
Online transcriptions and extensive information about this important and ancient history of Britain, at the Labyrinth.
Manuscript images from the legendary chronicle of England are provided at various sizes by the Humanities Text Initiative. Background and technical information is also available.
Extensive data from the survey, accessible by county and soon to be searchable. Background on the book's compilation and on life in the 11th century are also provided.
Student-friendly site offers background on the creation of the book as well as some images of the document itself. Included are useful teacher notes.
View the manuscript folio by folio and use the "zoom" feature to focus on the parts that interest you; or read the descriptions and select the folio you want from there. Nicely prepared at the Cambridge University Library.
The significant document as it appeared in
Source Problems in English History, cleanly presented by Anthony Beavers at the Exploring Ancient World Cultures site.
The landmark charter of 1215, online at the the Knighthood, Tournaments & Chivalry Resource Library.
Exhibit at the U.S. National Archives includes a modern English translation and large graphics of the document.
Excellent resource of primary documents concerning English history from the Anglo-Saxon era to the late medieval age, provided by Paul Halsall at Fordham University.
The rich documentary history of England and Wales, at Britannia Internet Magazine, includes online transcripts of dozens of historical documents.
This 1937 publication, provided online at the website for the Constitution Society, offers a massive collection of documents concerning English and government. Each segment is available in html (red) or vanilla text (yellow).
Extensive collection of portions of Froissart's
Chronicle offers contemporary insight into the events of the fourteenth century, particularly military conflicts. Translated by Thomas Johnes and edited by Steve Muhlberger at Nipissing University.
