Re: MacBraveheart & MacGladiator - PS.

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: : : : : 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.....
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: : : 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.

: Indeed it was.  And I LOVED that line the Irishman gave to Wallace/Gibson about God telling him he (the Irishman) was going to come through the battle okay, but that he (the Irishman) was pretty sure Wallace/Gibson was fooked (as the Irish say it)!!

: And, don't forget, the Irish brigade turned against Edward Longshanks in the movie and joined Wallace!!  To Edward's chagrin as he says "The Eye-reeshhh." with disgust.

: And sure and St Paddy's day is just around the corner!

: Bill R


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