Re: MacBraveheart & MacGladiator - PS.

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Posted by Bill R on March 14, 2001 at 23:50:48:

In Reply to: Re: MacBraveheart & MacGladiator - PS. posted by Kate on March 14, 2001 at 20:31:55:

: : : : 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.

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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