William Morris Society This site has been around for a little while, so we feel it's about time we chose it as a Pick of the Week. William Morris was one of the founders of the Victorian-era Arts and Crafts Movement, and was also a famed craftsman, designer, writer, typographer and Socialist. The Society was founded in London in 1955 and has since been organising events and exhibitions worldwide, and building archives on the great man. The site is incredibly comprehensive, and so is useful for both beginners and old hands. Found in Artists > Masters

Smokagotcha "Smokagotcha are personalised, online pals who want to quit smoking, but need your help." Ahh, sweet. If you're trying to kick the habit and need a little motivation, what better way than a nicotine-addicted virtual pet to spur you on? The way it works is, your pet will email you with his progress and you write back to encourage and advise him or her on what to do next (thus helping yourself, see). Okay, so it may be a marketing device from a certain pharmaceutical giant, but hey, if it helps... Found in Health > Smoking Addiction

Highland Folk Museum "Click to enter the world of the Highlander!" proclaims the front page of this cool site. You can find out how Highland folks have coped with the often difficult environment over the last 400 years, and provided heat, water, food, and clothing for themselves. At the museum itself, the founders have recreated buildings and villages, where you can see demonstrations of the crafts and skills. Or how about walking through the nifty 'time windows' dating from the early 18th century Highland township to the mid-20th century working croft? Found in Living History > Museums and Memorials

VR York York is one of the prettiest cities in the land, and what better way to view it than through the marvel that is panoramic virtual reality photography? Erm, other than visiting the place in person, of course. So it's self-explanatory what the site is about - you click on the map, and it will show you a great 360° view of that particular area. All you need is QuickTime or Java capability on your PC, and you're set to go, and the site helpfully provides any further technical advice you might need. Found in York > Maps and Views

Cancer Research UK Two of the biggest cancer organisations in the land have recently joined forces to form Cancer Research UK, making a pretty formidable combination. As you would expect, the site has comprehensive and specialist sections for patients, researchers, and fellow supporters. The Science and Research pages provide a directory of researchers, clinical institutes, and grant applications. The Cancer Help area contains information on diet, self-examination, the causes of cancer, and what you can do to to help build your system to fight the disease. Found in Cancer > Organisations

Sites Featured in Picks of the Week: William Morris Society  - design for life. Smokagotcha  - pet project. Highland Folk Museum  - history repeating. VR York  - points of view. Cancer Research UK  - joining forces. Addicted to surfing? Give it up. Suitable for framing.