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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March 2nd - 8th
This man was born 179 years ago this week. Find out who he is and why he features twice This Week in History.
February 9th - 15th
Who were this couple? And what effect did they have the monarchy of Great Britain? 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.
January 19th - 25th
Who is this famous couple and why do they feature ‘This Week in History?’
August 11th - 17th
Who is this man? Find out who and why would the world be a different place without his invention in ‘This Week in History’.
June 23rd - 29th
The coronation of this young queen did not go quite as planned, find out why ‘This Week in History’.
April 28th - May 4th
The first UK heart transplant was performed 57 years ago This Week in History…
February 24th - March 2nd
Happy St David’s Day - find out about the patron saint of Wales and other events that happened This Week in History