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 22/03/2026 Histominoes 22/03/2026

March 23rd - 29th

Which warrior king is this and how did an 8 legged creature inspire him? Find out ‘This Week in History’

Histominoes 28/02/2026 Histominoes 28/02/2026

Happy St David’s Day. Find out which country celebrates this Saint’s day This Week in History.

Histominoes 11/01/2026 Histominoes 11/01/2026

Do you know what this rose is called or who designed it? And why it was designed? Find out ‘This Week in History’

Histominoes 07/09/2025 Histominoes 07/09/2025

Three years ago this week the longest reigning monarch of the UK died. Find out more ‘This Week in History’…

Histominoes 31/08/2025 Histominoes 31/08/2025

This man has a lot going on on just one day of ‘This Week in History’ Find out who he is and which of the days was his busiest.