Robert Kett was the fourth son of Thomas Kett, of Forncett, Norfolk and his wife Margery. He is thought to have been a tanner and, seeking a fairer society in Norfolk, Robert Kett supported by his brother William, led a rebellion of more than 15000 people in 1549. The rising was crushed and over 3000 died.

On 7th December 1549 Robert was hanged for treason at Norwich Castle and William from Wymondham Abbey’s west tower. A plaque was erected in 1999 to remember the man and his struggle for a more just society in Norfolk.

Kett’s Oak is one of the 50 Great British Trees. This ancient oak tree is located at the side of the B1172 road between Wymondham and Hethersett in Norfolk, England. The tree is the traditional location where in 1549 Robert Kett and his brother William addressed a group of men in what was to become Kett’s Rebellion.

Robert Kett Primary School was built as a junior school in 1969, and became a leader in educating ‘junior’ children. The school took Robert Kett’s name as a role model and ethos for the school to thrive as Robert believed in standing up for the common people and the rights for common land and right to an education. In September 2015, Robert Kett became a ‘primary school’ educating children from 4 to 11 years.