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March 16th to March 22nd
Thomas Cranmer, was burnt at the stake, the first family planning clinic opened in Holloway, North London and the World Cup trophy was stolen to be discovered by Pickles the dog.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
March 21st In 1556 - the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, was burnt at the stake in Oxford during the reign of Queen Mary.
March 17th 1921 - the first family planning clinic opened in Holloway, North London, by Marie Stopes.
March 20th 1966 - the World Cup trophy was stolen from its display in Central Hall, Westminster - only to be discovered by a dog, Pickles, a week after.
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
