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 28/02/2026 Histominoes 28/02/2026

February 23rd - March 1st

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

Histominoes 28/12/2025 Histominoes 28/12/2025

What did this man begin keeping on New Years Day over 400 years ago that has helped us understand life back then? Find out ‘This Week in History’

Histominoes 04/06/2025 Histominoes 04/06/2025

Queen ELizabeth II was crowned on this day, find out which year in ‘This Week in History’

Histominoes 25/05/2025 Histominoes 25/05/2025

Which king is this and why is he mentioned ‘This Week in History’? Find out more…