This week in history…

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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
Histominoes Histominoes

December 2nd - 8th

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

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February 6th - 12th
Histominoes Histominoes

February 6th - 12th

“It was not a good week in history to be of royal blood what with one murder, two executions and two deaths one of which could possibly have been avoided if it weren’t for those meddling doctors…”

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August 29th - September 4th
Histominoes Histominoes

August 29th - September 4th

There is a focus on ships and boats this week in history; battles at sea, sinking at sea, collision on the Thames, and even a formal surrender on board a ship…but also not forgetting the Great Fire of London, and a busy week for Cromwell…

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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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