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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September 23rd - 29th
Histominoes Histominoes

September 23rd - 29th

From King Harold and William the Conqueror to Bobbies on the beat find out what happened on the last week of September in years gone by...

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December 19th - 25th
Histominoes Histominoes

December 19th - 25th

“Happy Christmas to all who celebrate. Did you know that William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas Day?…”

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September 5th - 11th
Histominoes Histominoes

September 5th - 11th

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

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