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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June 1st - 7th
Find out why the late Queen Elizabeth II is featured ‘This Week in History’.
May 18th - 24th
The two roses of the two warring royal houses. Find out about their significant event that 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’.
January 19th - 25th
Who is this famous couple and why do they feature ‘This Week in History?’
May 26th - 1st June
Which king is this and why is he mentioned ‘This Week in History’? Find out more…