Investigating History with Queen Boudica Primary School

Famous British Leaders
A Literacy Project
Year 6 class
Queen Boudica Primary School
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton is best known for his work on gravity and the three laws of motion.
Isaac Newton was born 1643 in England. Isaac shared his name with his father who
was a farmer but unfortunately Isaac’s father died three months before his birth so
Isaac never had a chance to meet him. When Isaac was only three years old his mother
remarried and left young Isaac in the care of his grandparents.
Once Isaac began attending school where he was an adequate student. His mother
tried to take him out of school so he could help on the farm but he had no interest in
becoming a farmer and was soon back at school.
Isaac Newton was one of the most influential scientists in the world alongside Albert
Einstein. His successes came from his passion for learning. Isaac Newton died March
31st 1787 in London, England.
By Tarik Green, aged 10, Queen Boudica Primary School
Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great was famous for defeating (or paying off) the Vikings. He ruled Wessex
in the 9th century AD. He made peace with the Vikings. He was a loved king because
he was fair.
Alfred the Great was born in 847 AD. At the age of 4 Alfred went to Rome to meet the
pope. Devastatingly Alfred’s father died when he was nine. All of Alfred’s
brothers died when he was 20.
He married Eathswith in 868 AD. Alfred was a loved king but died at the age of 50. It is
unknown how he died but it could have had something to do with the illness he had.
By Ryan Bell, 10, Queen Boudica Primary School
Queen Boudica
Queen Boudica, one of the most fierce British leaders, led a major uprising against the
Roman forces who occupied East Anglia around 50 AD.
There is not a lot known about her childhood but Queen Boudica was crowned queen
when she married Prasutagus, the ruler of the Iceni people of East Anglia. When her
husband died the Romans decided to confiscate the Iceni’s land and tortured them.
These actions caused Boudica to gather tribes together and rise against the Romans.
Between 60 and 61 AD Boudica’s warriors successfully defeated the Romans and went
on to destroy Colchester and London. They say Boudica poisoned herself to avoid getting captured. The site of the battle and her death is unknown. Boudica’s death was
not in vain as she helped to defend her people from the monstrous Romans.
Queen Boudica died in battle in 60 AD but where she died is unknown. She is best
known for is uniting the British tribes to stand up against the horrifying Romans torturing the Iceni people in East Anglia.
By Leyton Grego, aged 10, Queen Boudica Primary School
Queen Boudica
Queen Boudica (also known as Boadicea) was one of the best female warriors to have lived. Born in the first century and living in
a cruel and savage Roman empire she led the rebellion of Celtic tribes against this detested armed forces. However, she did much
more in South-East England.
Early Life
Born in 30 AD, Queen Boudica’s name in Welsh was Buddug. She lived in modern day Norfolk. She also had six different ways to
say her name.
Main Events in Life
In 61 AD she led a rebellion against Rome. She is most famous for fighting in Colchester, London, St Albans and the temple of Claudius.
Family and Children
During Boudica’s life time she had two children, but no one knows their names. In 35 AD, Boudica parents died of an unknown disease which man historians believe to have been smallpox. She had a sister (unknown if older or younger) called Báne. A few years
later, when she was approximately 13 or 15 years old she got married to Iceni leader Prastagus. In the first century AD (approximately 60 AD) Prastagus died.
Battles
The Romans turned back on the deal and Boudica pleaded with them then got flogged. In approximately 60 AD Boudica led the
rebellion against Rome. The Celtic tribes (Icenis and the Trinovantes) managed to keep this up for a long time killing many Romans.
Many of Boudica’s army were also killed. She burnt the temple of Claudius and also destroyed Colchester, London and St Albans.
Queen Boudica is known for many things for an example uniting the tribes and leading them against the Roman army. Sadly in
approximately 61 AD she died when she was captured by the Romans. Many historians believe she drank poison and was buried
Kings Cross Station. She will be remembered for her bravery and strength in battle.
By Karim Garba, aged 11, Queen Boudica Primary School
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill lived in London, United Kingdom. He was elected to be prime minister during Britain’s hour of need.
He was famous for his inspirational speeches. Later on Churchill went back to live in 10 Downing Street. When he was
76 Churchill became a leading advocate for British rearmament.
Winston Churchill was born on 30th November 1874 in Dublin, Ireland. At first Winston did not see military school was
a good choice for him. It took Winston three tries to pass an exam for the British royal military college. However, once
there he did well and graduated 20th in his class of 130. Up to this time, his relationship with both his mother and father was not very close, although he adored them both. While at school, Churchill wrote emotional letters to his mother, begging her to come back to see him, but she didn’t see him often. His father sadly died when he was 21 and it was
said that Churchill knew him more by reputation than by any close relationship they shared.
Waiting in the wings for 6 years, soon enough Churchill became the leader of the opposition party. He also continued
to have an effect on some world affairs. In March 1946 while he was on a visit to the United States he made a speech
known as the “Iron Curtain” speech, warning of Soviet domination in Eastern Europe. He also advocated that Britain
remain independent from European coalitions and maintain its independence. Churchill was confident that the Allies
would eventually win the war. Several months later, Winston worked closely with the president of the USA, Roosevelt
and Soviet Union leader Joseph Stalin who forged an allied war strategy for the post-war world. After the general election in 1951, Churchill returned to government. He was appointed minister of defence and became Prime Minister in
1951.
Winston Churchill had shown really fragile health in 1941 and sadly died on January 15th 1965, after suffering a stroke
in his London home. He was 90 years old. He was a great British leader, who will be remembered for leading the country during World War 2.
By Julia Krzyzanowska, aged 10, Queen Boudica Primary School