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May 25th to May 31st
Oscar Wilde is sent to prison, St Petersburg founded, and the British monarchy is restored
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
25th May 1895: Oscar Wilde is sentenced to two years hard labour for the crime of gross indecency.
27th May 1703: St Petersburg is founded on the banks of the Neva River
25th May 1659: Richard Cromwell resigns as Lord Protector, leading to the restoration of the monarchy. Charles II lands at Dover exactly one year later.
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Wed 27 May 202611:40
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This Week in History
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
