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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November 7th - 13th
“The Berlin wall topples; Vikings are massacred on St Brice’s Day; Jacobites march into England; Rupert Bear makes an entrance; and Peace is declared following four years of fighting…”
October 24th - 30th
“King Henrys take centre stage this week in history - Henry VIII is distraught, Henry V is victorious, Henry III is crowned aged only 9 years, and Henry VII is also crowned King of England…”
October 10th - 16th
A boy for Henry VIII; the Mary Rose sees daylight once more; the Houses of Parliament catch fire; and the most famous battle in English history took place this week…
September 5th - 11th
“Royal births, deaths, marriages, and coronations seem to be the focus this week in history…”
July 25th - 31st
A popular week for a royal wedding - three of them Tudor weddings and one a little more recent…