Re: MacBraveheart & MacGladiator - PS.

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Posted by Kate on March 14, 2001 at 20:31:55:

In Reply to: Re: MacBraveheart & MacGladiator - PS. posted by Seamus on March 14, 2001 at 20:14:51:

: : : Hi,

: : : I was sitting eating dinner when an interesting item come on the news - the tract of land, just outside Glasgow, where William Wallace was captured, prior to being taken to London and executed, is about to be cleared and a housing estate built on it (MORE suburbs, dontcha know!). This land is considered a historical site by many, including Clan Wallace and they announced their intentions to raise money to buy the land back, with a view to keeping it exeactly as it is - wild heathland.

: : : In order to raise the money, they are to be holding an Auction of various props used in the films 'Braveheart' and 'Gladiator', in both of which Clan Wallace Trust Re-enactors took part in the many battle scenes. This Auction is being greatly supported by the various leading actors, directors and various other executives, of both films. A sword from 'Braveheart' was sold recently, for over £10,000.00 and the Trust expects that these props (including a full set of 'William Wallace's body armour - that sexy brown padded number, with kilt and 'plaidie'!) will reach 'fabulous sums' and should more than cover the cost of buying this land. I believe this Auction is scheduled for May.

: : : I thought I might check and see if there was a list of items up for sale and though I haven't found it YET, I did find this page that I thought all lovers of the two films, might enjoy reading... particularly, the MacWilliams boys - if ever a Company was proud of their heritage...!! :o)

: : : Anyway, the URL is (sorry I can't link it!):

: : : www.macbraveheart.freeserve.co.uk/html/organisations/wallace_clan_trust/romans.htm

: : : Enjoy!!

: : : Kate.

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: : For those interested, I've FOUND IT! If you go to the MacBraveheart Home page, from the page above, you will see that there is now a Bulletin concerning the Auction - they will be 'posting' details soon.

: : It COULD be interesting...

: : Kate.

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: Thank you, Kate!

: I have looked at the URL you provided, and will save it for future reference.
: Being of IRISH descent me ownself, I am not as big a fan as my Scottish cousins, Malcolm and Davey Gunn might be, but I do honor and respect a good fighting man, regardless, and William Wallace certainly was that!

: I will be sure to tell the other boys, and Quasi, too.....
:

: Thanks, again, lass!

: Pax aye!

: Seamus

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Seamus, feasgar math,

Ciamar a tha sibh?

Sure and wasn't it an Irishman God sent to protect William's back?? :o)

'Sith'
Kate.



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