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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Histominoes 12/10/2025 Histominoes 12/10/2025

October 13th - 19th

Who is this famous Scotsman and what did he achieve? Find out ‘This Week in History’?

Histominoes 14/09/2025 Histominoes 14/09/2025

Foolish or brave? Find out how this man helped the world know what was going on behind Nazi Concentration Camp gates in ‘This Week in History’.

Histominoes 17/08/2025 Histominoes 17/08/2025

What grisly fate befell this man? Find out ‘This Week in History’…

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

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