Important dates in history
Black history month 2026
Black History Month is a time every October when we celebrate the achievements, stories, and contributions of Black people — in Britain and around the world. It helps us learn…
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2026 – important anniversaries
Explore significant historical anniversaries in 2026, from 100 years since John Logie Baird’s television demonstration to 150 years since the first telephone call. This selected calendar helps teachers connect lessons,…
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Making sure you don’t miss out on this year’s important anniversaries in your history teaching Grace Darling – KS1 4 March 1824: It is 200 years since Sir William Hillary…
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All content on Keystage history is written and quality assured by Neil Thompson, a former history teacher, county history adviser and Ofsted inspector with more than 30 years’ experience in history education.