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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November 26th - December 2nd
Histominoes Histominoes

November 26th - December 2nd

Find out who this woman is and how her actions led to new laws prhibiting segregation on public transport in the USA this week in history.

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January 30th - February 5th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 30th - February 5th

“Death of the English monarchy; how to escape execution by Guy Fawkes; and a funeral fit for a Queen all occurred this week in history…”

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January 23rd - 29th
Histominoes Histominoes

January 23rd - 29th

“The birth of television; the horrors of Auschwitz are discovered; kings named Henry have a busy week; and Australians around the world celebrate all things Australia…”

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May 9th - 15th
Histominoes Histominoes

May 9th - 15th

“A royal reward; a life-saving vaccine; exiled to Australia; a terrible defeat; and two assassination attempts in one day... Want to find out more? Read on...”

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