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 11th - 17th
Did you know that two attempts on this King’s life were made in the same day? Which king is it? and Did he survive? Find out ‘This Week in History’
February 2nd - 8th
Mary Queen of Scots was executed 439 years ago this week. FInd out what other events happened This Week in History.
December 8th - 14th
FInd out who this snappy dresser is and why she features twice ‘This Week in History’…
July 14th - 20th
Do you know what this image is of? ‘Find out why it features This Week in History’