Why is Boudicca important to British history?

These were really important as they made their weapons, armour and goods (jewellery) out of these metals. Let's start from the beginning. The Romans attacked Britain in AD 43. King Caratacus was the King of a British tribe called Catuvellaunians (cat-u-vell-aneans). They tried to stop the Romans taking over Britain. read more

Boudicca’s Revolt is story of winning by losing. Even though she ultimately lost, she took on the strongest military power of that time and she won successive battles, before finally losing! read more

Boudicca, sometimes written Boadicea, was queen of the Iceni tribe, a Celtic clan which united a number of British tribes in revolt against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire in 60-61 AD. While she famously succeeded in defeating the Romans in three great battles, their victories would not last. read more

She was responsible for the mass genocide of around 80,000 Romans. read more