Have you heard of Boudica? She was queen of the Iceni, a tribe of people who lived in eastern England, in Britain,  almost 2,000 years ago. 

Boudica was tall, with very long red hair, and wore a gold necklace and a beautiful brooch. She was very intelligent, and had probably been to ‘warrior school’ so she knew how to fight. 

Boudica and her large army defeated one Roman army and destroyed the capital of Roman Britain, Colchester. In Colchester she destroyed the temple built for Emperor Claudius. They also destroyed two more cities. Many people died. 

‘Now I am fighting for my freedom. We must win this battle or die.Let the men live as slaves if they want. I will not!’