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Radio 4,24 Sep 2025,5 mins

September 22nd - September 28th

This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 22nd September to 28th September - 22nd September 1692. The last eight victims are hanged in the Salem Witch trials - 22nd September 1968. A ceremony takes place to mark the relocation of the ancient Egyptian Abu Simbel temples - 25th September 1066. King Harold II wins the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Read by Ron Brown and Caroline Nicholls Produced by Chris Pearson

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