Hereward The Wake

Hereward The Wake was born in the mid-1030s in Bourne in Lincolnshire. His father was named Leofric and his mother Eadgyth. Hereward was described as a handsome young man with long blonde hair and robust in his physique. He had a lively spirit and was certainly courageous. In fact, it might be said he was too courageous. Growing up, his headstrong natur…