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 14th - 20th
Histominoes Histominoes

October 14th - 20th

Arguably the most famous battle in English history happened this week over 900 years ago. Read more to find out about this and other events from years gone by.

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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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November 14th - 20th
Histominoes Histominoes

November 14th - 20th

“Three royal births, four royal deaths, a royal marriage, two huge fires, and over 100 protestors arrested this week in history…”

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July 25th - 31st
Histominoes Histominoes

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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