This week in history…

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Histominoes 20/07/2025 Histominoes 20/07/2025

July 21st - 27th

Recognise this lady? Why has she featured ‘This Week in History?’

Histominoes 22/06/2025 Histominoes 22/06/2025

The coronation of this young queen did not go quite as planned, find out why ‘This Week in History’.

Histominoes 30/04/2025 Histominoes 30/04/2025

The first UK heart transplant was performed 57 years ago This Week in History…

Histominoes 13/04/2025 Histominoes 13/04/2025

Find out why Bonnie PRince Charlei features ‘This Week in History’…

Histominoes 06/04/2025 Histominoes 06/04/2025

Find out what happened This Week in History right here.

Histominoes 02/04/2025 Histominoes 02/04/2025

This Week in History saw the end of the Tudors, find out more here!