This week in history…
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Our weekly blog focuses mainly on the events that happened in Britain but there are a few international events covered.
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May 11th - 17th
Did you know that two attempts on this King’s life were made in the same day? Which king is it? and Did he survive? Find out ‘This Week in History’
May 4th - 10th
Who was this warrior king? Find out who he was and why he features ‘This Week in History’.
April 27th - May 3rd
Who was this brave Polish man? and what did he do to be called brave? Find out ‘This Week in History’.
April 20th - 26th
Happy St George’s Day! William Shakespeare was born and also died on this day. Which other countries have St George as their Patron Saint? Find out ‘This Week in History’.
April 13th - 19th
Bonnie Prince Charlie lost which major Jocabean Battle ‘This Week in History’?
April 6th - 12th
The designer of this bridge appears ‘This Week in History’, do you know who he is?
March 23rd - 29th
Which warrior king is this and how did an 8 legged creature inspire him? Find out ‘This Week in History’
March 16th - 22nd
Do you know which king of England this is? Find out, in my opinion, what makes him one of the bravest kings of England ‘This Week in History’
March 9th - 15th
Recognise this man? Find out who he is and why he features This Week in History.
March 2nd - 8th
This man was born 179 years ago this week. Find out who he is and why he features twice This Week in History.
February 23rd - March 1st
Happy St David’s Day. Find out which country celebrates this Saint’s day This Week in History.
February 16th - 22nd
Who is this lady and what did she do with that pitchfork? Find out ‘This Week in History.’
February 9th - 15th
Who were this couple? And what effect did they have the monarchy of Great Britain? Find out ‘This Week in History’
February 2nd - 8th
Mary Queen of Scots was executed 439 years ago this week. FInd out what other events happened This Week in History.
January 26th - February 1st
What are these gates? and Why do they feature ‘This Week in History?’
January 19th - 25th
Who is this famous couple and why do they feature ‘This Week in History?’
January 12th - 18th
Do you know what this rose is called or who designed it? And why it was designed? Find out ‘This Week in History’
December 29th - January 4th
What did this man begin keeping on New Years Day over 400 years ago that has helped us understand life back then? Find out ‘This Week in History’