Heroes of History
Welcome to our guide to Heroes of History, where you can meet historical figures who played important roles in England's history. From Boudicca to Bob Marley, there's loads of incredible people that you learn about.
Competition: Heroes of History
Learn about five of the amazing people with a connection to our historic sites and monuments, from the builder of Hadrian’s Wall to one of the most brilliant scientists of all time. Then nominate your very own hero of history and tell us what makes them so great!
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Meet Vice Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay
We sent young English Heritage Members Thomas and Will to interview Admiral Sir Bertram Home Ramsay in Dover Castle’s secret war tunnels. Find out how he rescued over 330,000 allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk in northern France during the Second World War.
Read moreThe Kids Rule! guide to Heroes of History (issue 27)
Read Kids Rule! magazine online to learn about the heroes of history linked to our sites and blue plaques. From the powerful medieval queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, to scientific pioneer Charles Darwin, there's plenty of stories to dive into. At the end, there's a quiz, where you can test your knowledge of these historic greats!
This is issue 27 in our series of Kids Rule! magazines following the history of England. Each issue is designed to help you discover more about our properties through fun facts, illustrated stories and games.
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