Without question, King Arthur takes the leading role in British Dark Age legend. Using film (movie) world terminology this would make Merlin the supporting actor. However, there is little we know for sure about either person, real or myth. Chronicles of the time have Arthur as a magnanimous leader who gathered and united the military… Continue reading In Search of the Real Merlin
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The Drum of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was considered to be the greatest explorer of his time, finding far off lands and distant shores. He plundered Spanish gold ships, bringing back riches and gems to lavish upon queen Elizabeth. Whenever he travelled around the world, however, he always brought one thing. His drum, encrusted with the crest of his… Continue reading The Drum of Sir Francis Drake
The Witch-hare of Dartmoor
There once lived an old witch in a shack upon a hill. She and her grandson where strong believers in the dark arts. She was incredibly powerful. Her crowning trick was to be able to turn herself into a large hare. However she still had too pay for food. So, in order to earn money,… Continue reading The Witch-hare of Dartmoor
St Edmund; The Original Patron Saint of England
In the 1500s Shakespear wrote in Henry V, “Cry God for Harry, for England and St George”, but 200 years before the bard England had a different patron saint, St Edmund. He has a remarkable story involving vikings, wolves and sticky buns! St Edmund was the king of the East Angles in the late 800s, 700… Continue reading St Edmund; The Original Patron Saint of England