British History Series

Elizabeth I, Galileo, Wren and the £1 banknote - all in This Week in British History, 24th Feb - 1st Mar


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👑Why was the protestant Queen Elizabeth I excommunicated by the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Pius V? (01:36)

⚰️Why does the architect of St Paul's Cathedral have such an unassuming grave? (04:33)

💷When did Britain use a £1 note? and (10:10)

🔭How did Galileo annoy the Church? (07:12)

These questions, all answered in this week’s ‘This Week In British History’.

This podcast accompanies a YouTube series of the same name - Watch on Youtube

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British History SeriesBy Philippa Lacey Brewell

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