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 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’.
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.
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?
September 29th - October 5th
Find out why this odd shaped ball is featured in ‘This Week in History’…
July 14th - 20th
Do you know what this image is of? ‘Find out why it features This Week in History’
July 7th - 13th
Which Roman leader wanted to become King of Rome? Find out ‘This Week in History’…