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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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’.
January 26th - February 1st
What are these gates? and Why do they feature ‘This Week in History?’