Welsh history is full of misinterpretation, legends and myths. When famouswelsh.com started in 1999 KingArthur was still thought of as pure ledgend or myth in its own right. Now of course there's plenty ...
KingArthur
One of the most discussed and widely known rulers the world has known. 'Seeker of the Holy Grail', 'Wise and skilful ruler', 'Mighty chieftain' or simply a freedom fighter - the choice is yours. ...
Merlin
Legendary magician, prophet and advisor to KingArthur. In all the Arthurian legends there is a lot of scope for scepticism yet enough to hint at real people or events. For Merlin however nearly ...
Colin McCormack
Long association with RSC.
Connection: Born in Cardiff and educated at Penarth County Grammar School.
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He played the part of Sir Mador in the KingArthur ...
Clive Owen
Many film appearances including 'KingArthur' and 'Gosforth Park'.
Connection: Of Welsh descent. Does anyone know any more? - Ed.
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Born in Coventry, England.
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Steve Andrews
Music, poetry and writing: 'Bard of Ely' has performed at the Glastonbury festival on many occasions and is signed to Crai Records as front man for TAFFIA. He is the author of 'Herbs of ...
Geoffrey Monmouth
Bishop of St. Asaph wrote many works including stories of 'King Lear' and 'Merlin'.
Connection: Born in Wales
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King Arthur,
The legend of King Arthur.
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Saint Gildas
The first British historian. Wrote "Concerning the ruin and conquest of Britain", in 540, which was used extensively by Bede.
Taught by saint Illtud and known as "The second apostle of ...
Nick Evans
Welsh artist who produced striking, largely monochrome, paintings of coal miners and pit scenes. Sometimes mixed coal dust with his paint. His work was exhibited often in the 1980's and was ...
Perceval
Legendary Arthurian knight, search for the Holy Grail. Subject of French film 'Perceval le Gallois' (Perceval the Welshman), directed by Eric Rohmer.
Connection: Ancient Welsh warrior.
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... him to a short drama course with a Kew Theatre Company. He became a professional actor at 31 and began working at the Cheltenham Rep in 1961.
Aged 88 Windsor died in January 2019.
Connection: Welsh ...
... its been branded but what does it really mean if it ignores one of the oldest nations in the British Isles?
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