The Legend of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, from, Sherwood Forest, Nottingham

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The Legend ofRobin Hood and his Merry Men, from,
Sherwood Forest, Nottingham
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Nottinghamshire
The red circle indicates where Sherwood Forest
is situated in England.
Morecambe
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Robin Hood

• Robin Locksley lived in Sherwood Forest in
  Nottingham
• A legend since the 13th century
• He was a skilled archer
• Stole from the rich and gave to the poor

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Here are his merry men
Friar Tuck
Little John
Maid Marion
These were his friends and followers who joined
him in robbing the rich.
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FRIAR TUCK

• Friend of Robins
• Carried Robin over a stream then dropped him in
  the stream.
• Member of the church
• Known mainly for his large size

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LITTLE JOHN

• Well known for his size and strength.
• Skilled archer
• Good friend of Robins
• Little John and Robin met when they had a dual
  over a river crossing Little John
• won the fight!

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MAID MARION

• Robin married Marion at Edwinstair Church near
  Sherwood Forest.
• The May Queen title originates from Maid Marion.