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Actually the earliest sources of the Robin Hood legend, ballads dating before 1450, do not have Robin living in Sherwood Forest at all. They place him in Barnsdale Heath, about 50 miles north of Sherwood Forest. My novel The Robin Hood Chronicles follows the ballads in placing Robin in Barnsdale Heath. I identify the Robin of the ballads with a real-life Robyn who lived in Wakefield, near Barnsdale, and had been a follower of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. When Thomas was defeated by Edward II at the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322, Edward II declared all of Thomas's soldiers were outlaws and sent his soldiers to hunt them down and kill them. I believe that is why Robin left his home in Wakefield and moved into Barnsdale Heath, where it would be difficult for Edward's soldiers to find him.
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Where does Robin Hood originate from?
Sherwood Forest, Nottingham-shire, England.
How tall is Robin Hood?
The Sherwood outlaw Robin Hood was approximately 5'10 1/2" tall.
What is Nottingham forest mascot?
The Nottingham Forest mascot was originally 'Nutty the Squirrel' (who wore a Robin Hood-style hat) before being replaced with 'Sherwood Bear'. Robin Hood became the club's third mascot at the beginning of the 2007/08 season. In their 150th anniversary season 2015/16 they reverted by to the much loved Sherwood Bear, albeit with something of a makeover.
Who is the most famous friar in history?
The most famous friar in history would be Friar Tuck (Robert Stafford), a Sussex chaplain, who became companion and spiritual adviser to Robin Hood (the Earl of Loxley) and his men at Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, England, during the 15th Century.
Who was Robin Hood helping?
Robin Hood was helping the poor.
Who leads a gang in Sherwood forest?
Legend has it that Robin Hood led his 'gang' of merry men in Sherwood Forest.
When was Robin Hood living?
Robin Hood was living in Sherwood forest.
Who lived in the Sherwood forest?
Robin Hood
Who is the legendary outlaw of sherwood forest?
Robin Hood is the legendary outlaw of Sherwood Forest.
Where do Robin Hood and his group find shelter while on their journey to Sherwood?
Sherwood Forest
Where did robin hood live before sherwood forest?
Some tales hold that Robin was Robert, the Earl of Locksley, before living in Sherwood Forest and disguising himself with a hood. (Rob In The Hood changed to Robin the Hood, which changed to Robin Hood.)
Where was Robin Hood active?
Robin Hood was active in a wood called Sherwood forest.
Were did Robin Hood live?
In.....England. The Sherwood forest!
Were Robin Hood lived?
Sherwood Forest, England
What outlaw lived in sherwood forest?
Robin Hood
What is the name of robin hood's woods?
sherwood forest
Who was the hero of the poor from sherwood forest?
Robin Hood
