HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY Pamela suggested that I add a link to this site.. She also mentioned that she  "did an article for their magazine a while ago about the research for Wintercombe, and it's still in their archives. It's a fascinating site... the society is well worth joining."

TERESA'S HISTORICAL FICTION PAGE -A site with links to so many authors and fiction interests. Great place to find information !

RENFAIRE- One of two sites I have found wonderful information on the Renaissance era, including  lessons in the language (for use at Renaissance festivals and faires), and data on period costuming.

FAIRES- a directory of Renaissance Faires and reenactments world wide.

RENAISSANCE- FAIRE- Another directory spot for Faires of the North American Renaissance Festivals

17th CENTURY ENGLISH RECIPES Recipes from cookbooks of the 17th century, complete with original spellings

BLACKWORK DESIGN Schole-house for the needle;16th and 17th century blackwork design book
                    
CASTLE BUILDER a fun interactive site for educators to teach about life in a castle.       

COPPERFIELD REVIEW , A Journal for Readers and Writers of Historical Fiction

LONDON FIRE1666 This is an actual news article from the London Gazette 10 September 1666 about the fire.