Robin Hood

Do you know who dresses green clothes in this picture? He is Robin Hood indeed .Do you know the story about Robin Hood, now I will tell you.

Robin Hood was born near the end of the 12th century. His real name was Robert .He was a son of the Earl of Huntingdon.

Why the Robert became Robin Hood?

Because at that time, The King John was a cruel and greedy King .And his sheriff of Nottingham are very cruel too .sheriff of Nottingham murdered Robert’s father to seize his land .The Earl’s son ,Robert ,escaped to Sherwood Forest .in the forest he met a band of  outlaws .He became their leader and took the name Robin Hood .

Why Robin Hood was the hero of the poor?

Robin Hood and his outlaws vowed to fight against the Norman appressors. He took from the rich and gave to the poor .he created justice at a time was none .this is why he became a legendary hero.

Did Robin Hood really exist?

There are a lot of medieval ballads about Robin Hood’s life and adventures.  It is probable that he really lived in Sherwood Forest at the beginning of the 13th century, but I am not sure. Today there are numerous stories, poems and films about Robin Hood and his outlaws.

Why I tell you this old story?

Because when I was a child, I read the novel about Robin Hood, I like this story very much .now I am very lucky to come to Nottingham of Robin Hood’s hometown. In Nottingham you can find a lot of Robin Hood’s Shadow, as you drink in a pub, Robin Hood and little john would drink with you.This week there is a Robin Hood festival in Sherwood Forest .welcome to join us to meet Robin Hood at

 The greenwood.