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Biography Databases & Websites

Official Website of the British Monarchy

Current Biography Illustrated Content of the monthly magazine Current Biography. Readers will be able to find accurate, up-to-date biographies drawing information from newspaper articles, magazine articles, and books.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Please note: This database is licenced for 3 simultaneous user only. Please log off at the end of your session. An illustrated collection of 59,558 specially written biographies of the men and women who shaped all aspects of Britain's past, from the fourth century BC to the year 2011. Excludes living people.
Who's Who and Who Was Who Online Access to up-to-date autobiographies of over 33,000 influential people in British Life today, and 90,000 entries from all of Who Was Who. Detailed information gives users fascinating insight into the private lives of public figures, and direct reciprocal links with Dictionary of National Biography allows users to compare how persons classified their own lives versus how history views them.
Biography Index Past and Present Detailed biographical information,for a range of subjects from antiquity to the present and representing all fields and nationalities, providing contextual information on writers, artists, statesmen, sports figures, politicians, religious leaders, actors, business people and other important individuals.

Reference Works

Kings and Queens of Britain - Oxford reference
This authoritative and accessible guide to the British monarchy spans the Romano-British rulers of 55 BC to the present day House of Windsor. Generously illustrated with maps, photos, paintings, and genealogies, it contains a wealth of information on the rulers of Britain, including their policies, personalities, key dates, and legacies. Feature articles throughout the guide provide in-depth information on key royal topics, including Coronations, Regalia, the Tower of London, and - new to this e
United Kingdom Timeline - Oxford Reference Online
Click on an event in the timeline to link to the relevant entry in Oxford Reference Online.

Cambridge Histories Online This unique historical reference compendium brings the texts of the Cambridge Histories series to life. Includes access to over 250 titles covering over 15 different academic subjects.

History of the Monarchy - official The monarchy's official timeline and history site.

Subject Headings for Biographies

Cut and Paste one of these headings into our Main Library Catalogue's Advanced Search, and choose the Search "Subject" in the field menu.

Great Britain Kings and rulers Biography

Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694

William III, King of England, 1650-1702

Anne, queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714

George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830

William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837

Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901

Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910

George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936

Edward VIII, see: Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972

George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952

Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-

Alternatively, the subject heading may appear like this one, starting with Great Britain History... Great Britain History James I, 1603-1625 Biography

Official Biographies

King Edward VIII by Philip Ziegler
Call Number: DA580 Z54
ISBN: 075092747X
Publication Date: 2001-09-25
Queen Elizabeth : the queen mother : the official biography by Shawcross, William
Call Number: DA585 A2S45
ISBN: 140504859X
Publication Date: 2009

Most members of the Royal Family endorse an official biography. These biographers have access to the royal person, their letters and other documents which are often not available to the public.

Search the 'books & more' catalogue for Keyword: offical biography to find these, or look for the person's official subject heading, ie. Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972. for King Edward III.