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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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’?
October 27th - November 2nd
What do you know about the real Halloween? Find out more This Week in History.
October 20th - 26th
Who is this lady, where is she from and what did she do? Find out more 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’.
July 7th - 13th
Which Roman leader wanted to become King of Rome? Find out ‘This Week in History’…
November 25th - December 1st
Find out who this woman is and how her actions led to new laws prhibiting segregation on public transport in the USA this week in history.
October 21st - 27th
Beware of drinking hot chocolate whilst sitting on the toilet… find out more this week in history.