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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Histominoes 07/11/2024 Histominoes 07/11/2024

November 4th - 10th

Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot….. learn more about this day and other events that happened this week in history.

Histominoes 12/02/2023 Histominoes 12/02/2023

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!”

Histominoes 04/01/2023 Histominoes 04/01/2023

December 26th - January 1st

“Happy New Year everyone! Will you begin the new year like Samuel Pepys and start to keep a diary?…”

Histominoes 02/01/2023 Histominoes 02/01/2023

October 31st - November 6th

“Time to celebrate both Halloween and Bonfire Night in the same week…”