Research Help

Online access to an encyclopedia of reputable articles, biographies, and images curated for primary school children. Home use only due to licensing restrictions. Southampton Library card number required. See your local Southampton Library to join for free and to access your library card number.

Over 60,000 biographies of significant, influential or notorious figures who shaped British history. Southampton Library card number required. See your local Southampton Library to join for free and to access your library card number.

Thousands of non-fiction eBooks are available in myON on various subjects and reading levels. Search for books on your subject by clicking "Browse" and then selecting your chosen topic and reading level. Alternatively, click "Search" to enter keywords for books on your topic in the search bar. See your teacher of the Librarian for your login information.

Access to a locally created A-Z wiki of all things Southampton, from historical articles and images to definitions of historic city offices. Freely available online. No Library card required.

Discover the story of merchant shipping and port life in Southampton. This archive contains over 10,000 photographs, maps, sound clips and documents. Freely available online. No library card required.