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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December 19th - 25th
“Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. Did you know that William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas Day?…”
October 17th - 23rd
“Mining disasters hit Scotland and Wales; Charles II gets his revenge; and two kings face battle over 600 years apart and lose major foothold over the country…”
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…”