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.
Not sure when something happened but want to find out more?
Type your word or phrase in the search bar and hit the enter button.
March 17th - 23rd
Five years ago this week we were all told to stay at home; find out more about this and other events that happened This Week in History.
October 21st - 27th
Beware of drinking hot chocolate whilst sitting on the toilet… find out more this week in history.
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.
September 12th - 18th
“Submarines; tanks; third time lucky for the Mayflower; but most notably the week we lost eleven days…”
August 29th - September 4th
There is a focus on ships and boats this week in history; battles at sea, sinking at sea, collision on the Thames, and even a formal surrender on board a ship…but also not forgetting the Great Fire of London, and a busy week for Cromwell…