Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a legendary hero who lives in Sherwood forest, in Nottingham, with his band of followers. Stories about him and his adventures began to appear in the 14th century, but the facts behind the legend are uncertain. One writer things Robin was born in 1160, at a time there were many robbers living in the woods, stealing from the rich but only killing in self-defense.
Everyone knows that Robin Hood robbed the rich to give to the poor. He choose to be an outlaw, that is, someone who lives “out side the law”, but he had his own ideas of right and wrong. He fought against injustice, and tried to give ordinary people a share of the riches owned by people in authority and the Church. He had many qualities – he was a great sportsman, a brave fighter, and was very good with his bow and arrow.