History: I’m a Roman emperor!

Wednesday 21 January 2026

During our history learning, we’ve learnt about the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was huge and spread across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Emperor Claudius was leading the Romans when they successfully invaded Britain (then Britannia).

We read a speech that Claudius may have given to the people of Rome (then Roma) while he was emperor. The children then had the opportunity to write their own speeches as Claudius themselves!

They stood in front of the colosseum and shared how they can successfully invaded Britain.

Here’s some photos:

Help at home by asking your child what benefits there were for the Romans to invade Britain.

Some clues:

Resources like cattle, tin, i_ _ _ and g _ _ _.

The Romans wanted land and p_w_r.

Moortown Primary School, Leeds
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