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Pascoe's Boudica
- Sara Pascoe, a comedian and Essex native, portrayed Boudica in the London Bridge Experience.
- She impersonated Boudica with backcombed hair and an estuary accent, similar to Russell Brand.
Boudica's Name
- Boudica's name, meaning "victorious" in Celtic, might be a title rather than her birth name.
- The spelling is uncertain, possibly stemming from misinterpretations of Tacitus's writings.
The Iceni Tribe
- The Iceni tribe, Boudica's people, were smaller than other Southern British tribes.
- They initially resisted Roman influence, but adopted Roman culture after the invasion.