Library Guides: History Research Guide: Europe and the UK

General Resources on Europe

EuroDocs
These links connect to Western European (mainly primary) historical documents that are transcribed, reproduced in facsimile, or translated.
European History Online
This exceptional resource links refereed academic articles to images, primary sources, statistics, animated and interactive maps, as well as audio and video clips.
The European Library
Through our single search box, everyone can freely search the resources of Europe’s leading national and research libraries. This includes all of the bibliographic records of Europe (the Union Catalogue), plus over 24 million pages of full-text content and 10 million digital objects.

Europa - The European Union On-Line This link opens in a new window
Europa is the official website of the European Union and contains extensive information about that organization.
Eighteenth Century Collections Online This link opens in a new window
Use Eighteenth Century Collections Online to access the digital images of every page of books published during the 18th Century. With full-text searching of millions of pages, the product allows researchers new methods of access to critical information in the fields of history, literature, religion, law, fine arts, science and more.

British History Resources

British History Online
An extensive digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles.
Calendar of Patent Rolls
Patent Rolls from Henry II through Henry IV (1216-1452)
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834
Record of Old Bailey court decisions
Victoria Research Web
A guide to resources for the scholarly study of the nineteenth century in Great Britain. Includes archives, libraries, bibliographies, journals, electronic discussion lists, websites, teaching resources, and travel information. Includes search engine.
Cabinet Papers, 1915-1978
Core documents from the British Cabinet for the period 1915-1978 have been digitized
The Official Web Site of the British Monarchy
This wide-ranging website (sponsored by the British Royal family) contains both current and historical information on the British monarchy.

Ireland and Scotland Resources

Bibliography of British and Irish History This link opens in a new window
Provides information on historical writing dealing with the British Isles, and the British Empire and Commonwealth and covers the period from 55 BC to the present.

National Archives of Ireland
The National Archives of Ireland holds the records of the modern Irish state which document its historical evolution and the creation of its national identity.
National Library of Ireland
The National Library’s holdings constitute the most comprehensive collection of Irish documentary material in the world and offer an invaluable representation of Ireland’s history and heritage.
Irish History and Literature (Boston College)
Publications, correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts, written in Irish and English, pertaining to Irish history and literature.
The Great Irish Famine Online
The mapping of the famine at parish level provides us with new ways of seeing the Famine, by revealing the complex local and regional dimensions, which raises questions about the social conditions which prevailed in different localities and the diverse responses in terms of relief. Behind the maps are the stories of individuals and communities and how they fared during this traumatic period.
National Library of Scotland
Digital collections for the National Library of Scotland, including photographs, videos, maps, and learning materials.
Scottish History Society publications
Scottish History Society publications at the National Library of Scotland are a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history. Covering all periods from the 12th to the 20th centuries, they illustrate the history of Scotland as recorded by contemporaries.
Institute of Historical Research: Scottish History Collections
Find out more about the Scottish History Collections in the IHR Wohl Library. We collect historical sources and guides to finding and using sources. This page shows examples from the collections.

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