UK250

A great collection of UK Reference websites

REFERENCE Websites  www.referencewebsites.co.uk

Reference: n. A bank of information concerned with news and information, postcode changes and other general issues.

• Crimestoppers Trust 

  Helps you give information about crime in total safety.

  https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

• Oxford University Press 

  Authority on the history and development of the English language.

  http://www.oed.com

• The Office of Fair Trading 

  Regulating the commercial world for the benefit of the consumer.

  http://www.oft.gov.uk

• WhatDoTheyKnow 

  Make or explore Freedom of Information requests by contacting an authority to get official information.

  https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/

• 192.com 

  One of the largest UK directory enquiry services.

  https://www.192.com

• UK Deed Poll Service 

  Find out all you need to know about changing your name and change it online by deed poll.

  http://www.deedpoll.org.uk

• National Library of Scotland 

  All the Library’s services, business and industry.

  http://www.nls.uk

• Citizens Advice  

  Offering free, independent and confidential advice for the public.

  http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

• The British Library 

  Reading room, bibliographic, document supply and information services.

  https://www.bl.uk/

• HM Prison Service 

  Comprehensive detail about the prison service.

  http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/hmps

• Wikipedia 

  Wikipedia is a multilingual, Web-based, free-content encyclopedia and is written collaboratively by volunteers from all around the world; anyone can edit it.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

• Thomson Directories 

  Local business directory packed full of business phone numbers, opening hours and tradesman reviews.

  https://www.thomsonlocal.com/

• Debrett's Peerage Ltd 

  The recognised authority on all aspects of British society and establishment.

  https://www.debretts.com

• Police UK 

  This website provides you with helpful information about crime and policing in your area.

  https://www.police.uk

• Construction Resources 

  The Construction Centre provides a vast amount of useful information on products and people related to the building and construction industry. From Architects and Surveyors, through taps and bricks to Construction jobs and Building Regulations.

  http://www.theconstructioncentre.co.uk

• Multimap.com 

  A complete interactive atlas on the web.

  http://www.multimap.com

• Getmapping 

  Getmapping provides the most comprehensive and detailed aerial photographic survey of the UK along with its own vertical aerial photography, oblique photography, height data and mapping products from the Ordnance Survey.

  http://www.getmapping.com

• Neighbourhood Watch 

  Official Home Office Neighbourhood Watch website containing the latest news and information relating to Neighbourhood Watch plus useful documents and links.

  http://www.ourwatch.org.uk

• Britannica Ltd 

  Buy the popular reference materials online in CD, DVD or book format.

  https://britannica.co.uk/

• Wcities 

  Provides a range of local information for many cities worldwide

  http://www.wcities.com

• National Library of Wales 

  Detailing the information and services available at the library.

  https://www.llgc.org.uk

• Spartacus Educational 

  Website that provides teachers and students with free educational materials.

  http://spartacus-educational.com