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
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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 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 16th-22nd
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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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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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January 23rd - 29th
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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 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 12th - 18th
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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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September 5th - 11th
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September 5th - 11th

“Royal births, deaths, marriages, and coronations seem to be the focus this week in history…”

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July 25th - 31st
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July 25th - 31st

A popular week for a royal wedding - three of them Tudor weddings and one a little more recent…

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July 18th - 24th
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July 18th - 24th

Jews forced to leave England, French invade England, England takes Stirling Castle and gives back Independence to India, a Queen is forced to abdicate, the Pope's power is revoked, a King loses his ship, and man walks on the moon...What a busy week in history!

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July 11th - 17th
Histominoes Histominoes

July 11th - 17th

"A revolution begins in France; a Russian Revolution executes an entire royal family; Henry marries his sixth wife; and three men set off for the moon..."

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July 4th - 10th
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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
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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 20th - 26th
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June 20th - 26th

It’s all about the kings this week in history, especially Edwards and Richards…

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June 6th - 12th
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June 6th - 12th

D-Day, the Great Plague, and Vikings raiding Lindisfarne - this week in history was full of major events…

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May 30th- June 5th
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May 30th- June 5th

A good week in history for royalty: two births, two coronations, and a wedding. And to top it all off, this week in 2022, sees the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II our longest reigning monarch.

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May 2nd - 8th
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May 2nd - 8th

“A week of great things: peace in Europe, a victorious Alfred, a new tunnel, a new heart, a new record, a new King, a new Parliament, a solo flight to Australia, and the first female Prime Minister…”

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April 18th - 24th
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April 18th - 24th

“A week of new things - a new museum, a new war, a new city, a new king, and a new Republic…”

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