 Reference - Humanities
Geography, history and religion sites
Geography - UpMyStreet
http://www.upmystreet.com
Offers statistics, property prices and information on areas in the UK.
Geography - World Factbook 2000
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
World factbook and statistical data. Statistics and information on any country in the world.
GI Gateway
http://www.gigateway.org.uk/default.html
Discover what government data is available for your area and what authorities cover it, including government, health, transport etc.
History - BBC History
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/
Useful website on all aspects of history.
History - Indus Valley Civilization
http://www.harappa.com/
The least well known of the world's ancient civilisations is covered here.
History - Institute for Historical Research
http://www.history.ac.uk/
Institute for Historical Research - Useful academic site including the Royal Historical Society Bibliography.
History - Perseus Digital Library
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/
The Ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome. Classic texts have been included.
History - School History
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/
Useful resources for pupils and teachers.
History - World Rulers, Heads of State and Prime Ministers
http://www.info-regenten.de/regent/regent-e/
Lists all heads of state and chiefs of government of the world.
History Today
http://www.historytoday.com/dt_front.asp?gid=19963&aid=&tgid=19963&amid=&g19963=x
History Today - The UK most popular History Magazine. Includes useful this day in History Feature.
History World
http://www.historyworld.net/
Another informative site aimed at all ages including history timelines.
Maps - Multimap
http://www.multimap.co.uk
Clickable street maps of the UK.
Mind and Spirit - Fortean Times
http://www.forteantimes.com/
Devoted to mysteries of the unexplained.
Religion - BBC Berkshire – Faith page
http://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/faith/index.shtml
Information on Religion throughout Berkshire.
Religion - Catholic Church UK
http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/
The Roman Catholic Church in Britain.
Religion - Church of England
http://www.cofe.anglican.org/
Church of England Website.
Religion - Churches Together in Reading
http://www.churchesinreading.org.uk/
Local website for Churches.
Religion - Encyclopedia Mythica
http://pantheon.org/
An award-winning site, covering mythology and folklore from around the world.
Religion - Jewish Chronicle
http://www.thejc.com/
Jewish Chronicle website.
Religion - National Council of Hindu Temples (UK)
http://www.nchtuk.org/secondary.php?id=6
An umbrella body, which links over 90 Hindu temples and works with them for the benefit of the Hindu community in Britain. Find your local Hindu temple.
Religion - Oxford Diocese
http://www.oxford.anglican.org/
Local Anglican Diocese.
Religion - Reading Christian Network
http://www.transform-reading.org.uk/
Local Christian website.
Religion - The Buddhist Society
http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org/
The Buddhist Society.
Religion - The Muslim Council of Britain
http://www.mcb.org.uk/
Muslim Council of Britain website.
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