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 18th - 24th
The two roses of the two warring royal houses. Find out about their significant event that features ‘This Week in History’.
April 20th - 26th
Happy St George’s Day! William Shakespeare was born and also died on this day. Which other countries have St George as their Patron Saint? Find out ‘This Week in History’.
November 3rd - 9th
Why do we remember the 5th of November? Find out here in ‘This Week in History’.
July 7th - 13th
Which Roman leader wanted to become King of Rome? Find out ‘This Week in History’…