This week in history…

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Histominoes 15/02/2026 Histominoes 15/02/2026

February 16th - 22nd

Who is this lady and what did she do with that pitchfork? Find out ‘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 21/09/2025 Histominoes 21/09/2025

What did this man discover quite by accident? Find out ‘This Week in History’.

Histominoes 18/05/2025 Histominoes 18/05/2025

Find out why this lady features ‘This Week in History’

Histominoes 02/04/2025 Histominoes 02/04/2025

This Week in History saw the end of the Tudors, find out more here!