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 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.
January 26th - February 1st
What are these gates? and Why do they feature ‘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’
November 3rd - 9th
Why do we remember the 5th of November? Find out here in ‘This Week in History’.
September 15th - 21st
Foolish or brave? Find out how this man helped the world know what was going on behind Nazi Concentration Camp gates in ‘This Week in History’.
June 23rd - 29th
The coronation of this young queen did not go quite as planned, find out why ‘This Week in History’.
