This Week in History - September 21st - September 27th

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

23rd September 1846: Through applying maths and physics, the planet Neptune is officially observed and identified by the German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle. 

22nd September 1735: The man regarded as the first British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, moves into Number 10 Downing Street.

26th September 1968: Theatre censorship is abolished in the UK, ending restrictions which had existed for over 200 years.

Published on Monday, 21st September 2026.

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