2. Boudica & The Romans

Send me a messageIn AD43, the Romans began their invasion of Britain.For the next 400 years, most of Britain would be a far-flung province of the Roman Empire.A huge wall was constructed in the north to mark the furthest limit of Roman control. It is still there today, Hadrian's Wall.But for all the so-called civilisation that the Romans brought, the Britons weren't convinced.Roman rule was harsh and eventually there was an explosion.The tribes of eastern Britain rose in revolt under a Queen whose name resonates down the centuries...Boudica.Join my Supporter's ClubSupport the show