Margaret Thatcher

A Childhood of Determination Born Margaret Hilda Roberts in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Thatcher’s early life offered a glimpse into the character that would later define her. Her father, Alfred Roberts, a grocer and local politician, instilled in her a strong sense of self-reliance, hard work, and conservative values. He served as a local alderman and mayor, … Read more

Early Life and the Seeds of Ambition The Formative Years Born Margaret Hilda Roberts in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in October 1925, her upbringing shaped her worldview. The daughter of a grocer, Alfred Roberts, who served as a local councillor and a Methodist lay preacher, she learned the values of hard work, thrift, and individual responsibility. These … Read more