4 Boudicca

Named after the Queen of the Iceni people of Eastern England. Boudicca led a major uprising against occupying Roman forces after her husband died. Boudicca’s warriors successfully defeated the Roman Ninth Legion and destroyed the capital of Roman Britain, then at Colchester. They went on to destroy London and Verulamium (St Albans). Thousands were killed. Finally, Boudicca was defeated by a Roman army led by Paulinus. Many Britons were killed and Boudicca is thought to have poisoned herself to avoid capture. The site of the battle, and of Boudicca’s death, are unknown.

Teacher’s introduction – Mr Lake and Mrs Edwardson

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