Possibly because she and the Welsh Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes, who led rebellions against the Romans of the first century, did not feature very much in the subject of my post yesterday: https://derrickjknight.com/2025/04/18/britannia-a-history-of-roman-britain/ I forgot to mention either of them. This turned out to be serendipitous, because I knew I had produced the header picture to
and decided to search it out this morning. Needless to say, I will not be deleting the picture from my iPhotos, but I was happy to reread this earlier post. It took the late Brian, (LordBeariOfBow), known to his blogging friends as The Old Curmudgeon, to recognise the statue that stands on the corner of Westminster Bridge adding this in his useful comment. Having been born within the sound of Bow Bells, and therefore a true London Cockney, Brian spent much of his life, living up to his adopted persona, in Australia, where he died at a good age.
https://www.britainexpress.com/London/boadicea-and-her-daughters.htm contains a very full illustrated article about the statue featured in my header picture and the history behind it.
Between watching the Women’s Six Nations Rugby matches between Italy and France and between England and Scotland this afternoon, I began reading ‘Anglo-Saxon England’ by Peter Hunter Blair.
This evening we dined on more of Jackie’s flavoursome chicken and vegetable stewp with fresh crusty bread rolls.
You lead quite the cultured life, Derrick.
Thank you so much, GP.
Love the post. Did you eat stewp outdoors on the stoop? It always sounds very delicious.
Nice one, Pat. Still a bit chilly in the evenings. Thank you very much
Thanks for sharing that old post!
I’ve always loved Boudicca!
Much appreciated. Luisa
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I enjoyed your ‘old’ post and the new one. All of these are areas unknown to me, the ignorant American. I loved the detail of your earlier post, including the way you boys played!
Thank you so much, Pam.
Such interesting history.
Thank you very much, Bridget
From the Romans to the Anglo-Saxons. It won’t be long until you reach 1066.
This is the second of a twelve volume set – may be some time. Thanks very much, Laurie. I hope your colds are better
Phew! You’ve got your work cut out for you.
The Boadicea story was fascinating, but her rebellion ended sadly, derrick …
It did. Thanks very much, Ivor.
I’d heard of Boadicea, but I didn’t know her story. Thanks for providing the link!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I had not heard of Boudicca and enjoyed reading her fascinating story. Thank you for keeping her memory alive!
Much appreciated, JoAnna
So interesting! Thank you for sharing this with us, Derrick!
Also, thank you for the link.
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie!!
Thank you very much from each of us, Carolyn XX
Our eldest son’s first dog, a white bull terrier, was named Boudicca. I have enjoyed reading about her exploits.
Thank you very much, Anne
We have a long and fascinating history.
We do indeed. I hope I will have time to finish the series of books I have had for 25 years without previously opening them.
I hope so, too, Derrick. xx
Interestingly enough, Derrick, I read a post about Boudicca (my mom still says Boudicea, very recently. I didn’t know about her daughters until I read that post.
Thank you very much, Robbie
It’s fortunate that you had the header!
Thanks very much, Merril. Always a keeper
Interesting history, Derrick. Thank you for sharing.
Much appreciated, Eugi
We love history. If you can find time, check out “This is History: A Dynasty to Die For” podcast by Dan Jones. We listen on Spotify. He is a witty and entertaining speaker.
“Dan Jones takes us to medieval times, an era driven by power, money, sex, and greed. He brings us compelling stories of dysfunctional families and examines how their desire drove them to turmoil. Jones is a bestselling author and the perfect host of this Sony Music Entertainment show. This is History: A Dynasty to Die For takes you to a time when ruthless dynasties ruled England; you can think of the show as a “real-life Game of Thrones”.”
Thanks very much, Sherry. I had a look at it and it does look goos. Unfortunately I don’t get podcasts or Spotify. It’s all getting a bit beyond me now. I think I will stick to books and telly where I know what I am doing
I admire your reading stamina, Derrick. I don’t seem to have time to read books any more. I take so long just doing the ordinary business of living these days.
Your days are packed. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
The Queen of the Iceni has an interesting history. I always learn something new here, Derrick.
I never knew Brian LordBeariOfBow. May he rest in peace.
Thank you very much, Lavinia.
If we had a Time Machine, it’s a period I would go back to. So interesting.
Thank you very much, Gary
Slowly working your way through history
Yep. Thanks very much, Sheree