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Reference

These links show a sample of the many web sites available that can provide interesting and useful information on a wide range of subject areas.

Google Maps
Maps: probably the most widely used mapping site in the world.
Reference -- Arts --Museum of Modern Art
Reference -- Arts --The National Gallery
Reference -- Arts --The Tate Galleries
Reference -- Atlapedia
Key facts and statistics on countries of the world
Reference -- BBC Arts & Culture
BBC Arts & Culture: pages from the BBC website. Information on all aspects of Arts & Culture. Links to BBC programmes and BBC iPlayer.
Reference -- BBC Free Online Courses
Free courses you might find of interest. A wide range of interests are catered for.
Reference -- BBC History
BBC History: pages from the BBC website. Information on all aspects of world history, both Ancient & Modern. Links to BBC programmes and BBC iPlayer.
Reference -- BBC Science & Nature
BBC Science and Nature: pages from the BBC website. Information on all aspects of Science and Nature. Links to BBC programmes and BBC iPlayer.
Reference -- Info Please
A database providing information on a wide range of subjects.
Reference -- Open Culture
Claimed to be the best free cultural & educational media on the web. there are over 375 free courses available, as well as access to videos, films, and books. Worth a visit.
Reference -- Open University
This site provides details of many free courses provided by the Open University.
Reference -- The British Library
A link to the world of Books.
Reference -- The Nation's Art Collection
A Guide to many thousands of paintings in public collections throughout the UK.
Reference -- The RSA
The website of the Royal Society of Arts The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce): an enlightenment organisation committed to finding innovative practical solutions to today’s social challenges.
Reference --The Biographical Dictionary
Biographies of several thousand men and women.
Royal Mail
Find postcodes, postal rates, track items that have been posted as 'special delivery' etc
Skype
An Introduction to Skype and how to use it.
Software4Students
Software available to you at significantly reduced prices. Perfectly legally. Remember you are a member of the Third Age Trust.
Streetmaps
Maps: When you are looking for a particular location, if you enter the post code, you will immediately get a map showing its location.
Techweb
A Reference site providing information on a range of technical subjects connected with IT.
The Ordnance Survey
Maps: Ordnance Survey Maps
Walking in England
A useful site for walkers with walks that can be downloaded, including our local counties of Northumberland and Durham.
Wikipedia
The Internet’s biggest free encyclopaedia