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Radio 4,20 Mar 2026,5 mins

March 16th to March 22nd

This Week in History

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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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