Interests

 

 

Archaeology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations

This site is designed to provide students and others interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations. A one stop resource for homework help or other projects.

 

Brian’s Page

Brian is a friendly guy who says, ‘This site is a way of sharing information, photos, recipes and opinions with family and friends (and with anyone else who would like to drop in and become a friend!).’  Why not try it.

 

Bridge Bridge players is a site enabling players of all levels to play live with people from all over the world whenever they like.  It¹s a site well worth looking at and even learning from.

 

Digital Cameras

Most people own a digital camera these days. This site reviews the latest cameras and equipment but also has advice and helpful forums. So if you are looking to buy a new camera it might be a good idea to look her first.

 

Get Writing

A BBC Course to get you started on a writing career or as a pastime.

 

Knitting Yarns and Patterns

This is the place to come for anyone interested in the above, as it claims to be Europe’s largest on-line yarn store. There are many products listed, and much information.

 

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Making Paper Toys

Need to keep the grandchildren amused in the holidays? Look no further; here is an interest guaranteed to keep them busy for hours.

 

Open Writing

Open Writing Web magazine features a feast of words from regular columnists, U3A writers and other authors. Every day there is something new to read in Open Writing.

 

Philosophy

Philosophy Groups includes over 19,000 categorized links to philosophy resources on the Internet and has several additional features. Online since early 1997, this site is free to use, and doesn't require user registration of any kind.

 

Photography Course

This Photography Course offers free lessons ranging from the basics of film, optics, cameras and light to web page layout and digital photography. The lessons are graded from basic through to advanced.

 

Poetry Archive

Here you will find a vast selection of poems selected by name and by author. Printable versions are available and are copyright free except for translations.

 

Poetry Archive (Sound)

On this site you will find a compendium of poetry listed by subject, author and style. Poems are available for listening to as well as for reading. Click on the underlined words to go to the archive.

 

Quilting

Quilters Dream in Andover has everything a quilter might require to follow this rewarding interest, from fabrics to instruction courses. Click the title.

 

Reference Books on line

This is a gold mine of reading matter covering every type of book. One can dip into on-line, and it includes classical texts, fiction, drama, poetry etc. Well worth exploring.

 

Satellite Information

This is a NASA website giving technical information on the huge number of man-made satellites that circle the Earth. There is an animated program which plots their present position too.

 

Social History Videos

The Mitchell and Kenyon collection is an amazing visual record of everyday life in Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century. Click above for 1901 example

 

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Sock Yarn Shop

Sock yarn is the most beautiful and versatile of all yarns.

It's used for socks and scarves, hats and mittens, shawls and jumpers, baby clothes and doll clothes. Your imagination is the limit. Whether you favour hand-dyed or hand-painted, silk, cashmere or alpaca our aim is to supply the latest, most inspirational sock yarn.

 

Southampton Natural History Society

Southampton Natural History Society (SNHS) has been established for many years and is concerned with all aspects of natural history within and around Southampton. The society holds regular field and indoor meetings and produces newsletters and an annual report which details the exciting flora and fauna of this region.

 

Walking Britain

With over 8500 pages of walking information, including many walk descriptions, ‘Walking Britain’ is dedicated to the footpaths that cross the landscape. The National Parks feature strongly in the lists of walks including the Lake District, the Peak District and Snowdonia, not to mention the Yorkshire Dales.

 

Walking Routes UK

On this page you will find 100's of links to UK web pages which detail 1000's of on-line walking routes, hiking trails, route directions, route maps etc. Some may be associated with a particular theme, e.g. dog walks, pub walks, river walks, city walks, railway walks, canal walks, IVV walks, circular walks etc. The numbers in parenthesis, after each county or area name, indicate the number of links within that area.

 

World U3A Signposts

Here you will find signposts to educational resources of a (mostly) non-computer nature to be found on the world-wide-web. History, Philosophy, Art and Poetry links are there in profusion. An advisory email is sent on the first of every month from WorldU3A to any and all U3A members anywhere in the world. Just sign up.

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