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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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’
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.
December 23rd - 29th
The Conqueror became the King this week in history. Find out about this and other events this week in history here…