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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May 4th - 10th
Who was this warrior king? Find out who he was and why he features ‘This Week in History’.
April 13th - 19th
Bonnie Prince Charlie lost which major Jocabean Battle ‘This Week in History’?
March 9th - 15th
Recognise this man? Find out who he is and why he features This Week in History.
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.
December 29th - January 4th
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’
November 24th - 30th
This King of England features twice ‘This Week in History’. Do you know who he is and which two events feature him?
October 13th - 19th
Who is this famous Scotsman and what did he achieve? Find out ‘This Week in History’?
September 15th - 21st
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’.
September 8th - 14th
Three years ago this week the longest reigning monarch of the UK died. Find out more ‘This Week in History’…
September 1st - 7th
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.
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’.
July 28th - August 3rd
Did this king die by accident or was it murder Find out more ‘This Week in History’
