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 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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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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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 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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November 21st - 27th
Histominoes Histominoes

November 21st - 27th

“A new type of Parliament; a new way of thinking about evolution; and a new way to sharpen your pencils all appear this week in history…”

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August 22nd - 28th
Histominoes Histominoes

August 22nd - 28th

“A busy week in history with two major volcanic eruptions; the start of a civil war; the end of the longest reigning dynasty and the start of the most famous one in English royalty; Prime Ministers; executions; captures; and a Dream…”

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July 4th - 10th
Histominoes Histominoes

July 4th - 10th

“This was not a good week to be a king or ruler; six died, one was captured, one got divorced, one lost a battle and another lost an entire nation…

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June 27th - July 3rd
Histominoes Histominoes

June 27th - July 3rd

“A week of new things coming into force - Votes for Women, 999 emergency number, SOS distress signal, Tower Bridge opens, laws to stop young children working … and colour TV makes an appearance for the first time…”

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June 13th - 19th
Histominoes Histominoes

June 13th - 19th

“A week with a strong focus on democracy (and the odd battle); the Peasant’s Revolt, the Battle of Naseby, the end of the Falklands War, victory at Waterloo, and the signing of the Magna Carta…”

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