This week in history…
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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?
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’…
April 28th - May 4th
The first UK heart transplant was performed 57 years ago 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.
