This week in history…

Want to find out what happened this week in history? Click on the week you’re interested in and read the events that happened in years gone by.

Our weekly blog focuses mainly on the events that happened in Britain but there are a few international events covered.

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October 28th - November 3rd
Histominoes Histominoes

October 28th - November 3rd

This week sees bonfires, ghosts, feasting, and costumes to celebrate the ancient festival of Samhain better known as Halloween - find out about this ancient festival and more this week in history…

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October 21st - 27th
Histominoes Histominoes

October 21st - 27th

Beware of drinking hot chocolate whilst sitting on the toilet… find out more this week in history.

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October 14th - 20th
Histominoes Histominoes

October 14th - 20th

Arguably the most famous battle in English history happened this week over 900 years ago. Read more to find out about this and other events from years gone by.

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October 7th - 13th
Histominoes Histominoes

October 7th - 13th

Girls getting shot for going to school, battles for power in Anglo-Saxon England, and finally a baby boy for King Henry VIII... find out what happened this week in history October 7th - 13th...

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September 23rd - 29th
Histominoes Histominoes

September 23rd - 29th

From King Harold and William the Conqueror to Bobbies on the beat find out what happened on the last week of September in years gone by...

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September 16th-22nd
Histominoes Histominoes

September 16th-22nd

This week in history 16th -22nd September...

Find out what happened in Britain this week in history with a few worldwide events thrown in for good measure.

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March 6th - 12th
Histominoes Histominoes

March 6th - 12th

Let’s hope the snow set to hit us this week isn’t as bad as the snowstorm that hit Britain on 9th March 1891…

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February 20th - 26th
Histominoes Histominoes

February 20th - 26th

The first railway journey ever; a tunnel to France under the Channel is announced; radar is demonstrated for the first time; and the first £1 note was issued….What a great week for inventions!

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February 13th - 19th
Histominoes Histominoes

February 13th - 19th

“Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! I doubt Captain Cook enjoyed that day in 1779 - read on to found out why!”

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February 6th - 12th
Histominoes Histominoes

February 6th - 12th

“It was not a good week in history to be of royal blood what with one murder, two executions and two deaths one of which could possibly have been avoided if it weren’t for those meddling doctors…”

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January 30th - February 5th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 30th - February 5th

“Death of the English monarchy; how to escape execution by Guy Fawkes; and a funeral fit for a Queen all occurred this week in history…”

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January 23rd - 29th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 23rd - 29th

“The birth of television; the horrors of Auschwitz are discovered; kings named Henry have a busy week; and Australians around the world celebrate all things Australia…”

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January 16th - 22nd
Histominoes Histominoes

January 16th - 22nd

“A French king is executed, and an English king goes on trial for treason and other high crimes this week in history…”

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January 9th - 15th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 9th - 15th

A week of first: the first plane to fly 1lm, the first income tax, the first London Underground railway line, the first national lottery, the first visitors to the British Museum…

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January 2nd - 8th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 2nd - 8th

Anglo Saxons face Vikings in battle twice in one week; the last Anglo Saxon king takes the English throne; a decision that will change the faith of a country; and the strange disappearance of a female aviator…

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December 19th - 25th
Histominoes Histominoes

December 19th - 25th

“Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. Did you know that William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas Day?…”

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December 12th - 18th
Histominoes Histominoes

December 12th - 18th

“The first airplane took flight, and the first transatlantic radio signal was sent from England to Canada this week in history…”

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