A rebel with a cause
If asked for a list of famous Britons, many of us would get to Admiral Horatio Nelson while still in single figures. But, aside from his famous victory at Trafalgar, how much could most of us say about this heroic figure, whose statue stands proudly atop London’s most famous column? While his heroism and patriotism are well documented, his rebellious nature is probably less well known, while his private life would raise eyebrows even today. Turn to page 28 to uncover the story of England’s greatest rebel.