This week in history…
Want to find out what happened this week in history? Click on the week you’re interested in and read the events that happened in years gone by.
Our weekly blog focuses mainly on the events that happened in Britain but there are a few international events covered.
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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’
December 22nd - 28th
Happy Christmas to you all! Read on to find out why this man features ‘This Week in History’
December 15th - 21st
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson features This Week in History. Do you know who she was and how she changed history for women?
December 8th - 14th
FInd out who this snappy dresser is and why she features twice ‘This Week in History’…
November 24th - 30th
This King of England features twice ‘This Week in History’. Do you know who he is and which two events feature him?
November 10th - 16th
How old will our king be this week? Can you work it out from ‘This Week in History’?
November 3rd - 9th
Why do we remember the 5th of November? Find out here in ‘This Week in History’.