Websites you like.
Here is a list of websites sent in by our members, that may be of interest to you.
If you feel inspired to send in a few more, I will add them to this list. (The
comments are from our members and are not my own). I use some of the
websites listed at the right hand side of this blog, from time to time.
Sites of general interest …
www.lexilogos.com …which gives extensive etymologies of words in a large
number of languages.
www.timesonline.co.uk. The internet version of the London Times and Sunday
Times, with access to interesting blogs.
www.laterlife.com
http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php …. good if you are looking for a word or a
limerick, etc
Live Search Maps .... similar to Google Earth but much better. Provides vertical
photos, birdseye photos and very clear maps of all areas.
www.hiddenart.com ... a site supporting and promoting new designers
Historical sites ….
www.picturethepast.org.uk … it shows pictures of our three midland counties -
and always welcomes new pictures!
…. and www.google.co.uk for other interesting websites featuring our local
churches and monuments eg putting "Southwell Minster" or "Derby Cathedral"
into Google gives good results.
www.nottshistory.org.uk
Adult learning ....
The BT Adult Learning Centre - provides learning courses in various subjects
(including Photoshop!)
(JH likes using this one from Hewlett Packard .... free IT courses.
.. http://h30187.www3.hp.com/index.jsp )
Shopping online / Consumerism …
www.traintimes.org.uk … a user-friendly alternative for railway timetables,
with suitable trains, fares etc.
www.amazon.com
“very established and always very reliable”.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4
eBay UK - The UK's Online Marketplace….. invaluable in getting rid of unwanted
items.
www.dma.org.uk .... useful if you want to stop junk mail or phone calls
