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 2nd - 8th
Last week’s Storm Bert had nothing on the Great Storm of !703, read on to find out more…
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…
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!