Celtic Resistance to the Romans in Wales
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Celtic opposition to the Roman invasion.
It is often assumed that the Romans were met with open arms by the indigenous Celts when they arrived in Britain. ( beyond a later rebellion by Boudicca). This clip disproves the theory telling the story of how the Roman invasion in AD 43 met huge opposition from the Celts in the western part of Britain.
From:
The Story of Welsh Battles and Borrowings
First broadcast
:
08 January 2003
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : History
Topic : Celts, Romans
Keywords : Roman Conquest, Invasions, Conflict and war
Notes : What impact did the Romans have on Wales? How successful were the Romans in Wales? How useful is Dr John Davies's evidence? This clip could be used to support a study of the Romans or a study of the Celts. Investigate battles in your area.
