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Merlin's Oak
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Merlin's Oak is a famous oak tree
that once stood on the corner of Oak Lane and Priory Street in
Carmarthen, South Wales.
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Merlin's prophecy
In local tradition,
Carmarthen is said to be the birth place of the mythical magician Merlin,
claiming that
the origin of the name
Carmarthen, or
Caerfyrddin comes from
Myrddin, the Welsh name for
Merlin.
Merlin is said to have made a prophecy regarding the old oak tree:
When Merlin's Tree shall tumble down,
Then shall fall Carmarthen Town.
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History
Merlin's Oak was probably planted by a schoolmaster in 1659 or 1660,
to celebrate the return of King Charles II of England to the throne.
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In the early 19th century,
a local man appears to have poisoned the tree,
with the intention to stop people from meeting under it,
and the oak is believed to have died in the year 1856.
In 1951, a branch was broken off from the tree.
This fragment can still be seen in the Carmarthen Museum.
In 1978,
the last fragments of the tree were removed from their original place,
and are now in the Civic Hall of Carmarthen.
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External links
Carmarthen Museum
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Legend also had it that
when a particular tree called 'Merlin's Oak' fell
it would be the downfall of the town as well.
In order to stop this
the tree was dug up when it died
and pieces are now in the museum
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King Arthur and his knights have awoken
to bring tourists
to his land
as
the latest Jerry Bruckheimer
in London today
(15 July 2004) and hits cinemas across the UK from 30th July.
King Arthur [[[[[[[[['the-Movie]]]]]]]]]
is being heralded as the most realistic
version of the historical facts behind the myth.
To tie in with its global release,
VisitBritain - the authority for tourism in Britain -
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has joined forces with Touchstone Pictures
and Buena Vista International
and published a
King Arthur Movie Map
King Arthur Movie Map
to help position Britain as the definitive destination
for British and international visitors interested in the ancient legend
This summer, audiences will discover
the roots of one of Britain's most enduring legends
with the release of King Arthur, starring an all-star British cast including Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, Ray Winstone and Wales' Ioan Gruffudd. Director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and screenwriter David Franzoni (Gladiator) bring a spectacular, epic tale of chivalry, bravery, and one man's destiny to the big screen. Thrilling adventure, edge-of-your-seat action and historical grandeur come together in this contemporary and fresh look at the origins of a legendary hero. The film sets the record straight historically, by taking us back to the 5th century - the Roman Britain of the Dark Ages. Stripped of the elaborate magic and romance of the medieval stories, King Arthur presents a new but authentic image of Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table.
The UK's leading Arthurian expert John Matthews
- who
has spent more than 30 years studying the Arthurian legend and
was the consultant historian on the film
- believes the stories are based on a real historical figure
who was a Roman commander on Hadrian's Wall
in Cumbria
in the 5th Century.
He said:
``In my opinion
the film comes closer to historical truth than any yet made.
It will be a reminder for many people that
the legend of King Arthur will always have its roots here in Britain.
The film will capture audiences' imagination and
inspire them
to visit Britain and discover more about
the reality behind
the man,
the myth and
the legend.'';
The unique guide features key destinations and attractions synonymous with Arthurian legend from the Dark to Medieval Ages, as well as Roman Britain's historical sites and locations. 25 Arthurian and Roman locations on the map include Tintagel Castle, Merlin's Grave and Hadrian's Wall, along which much of the film's action and story is played out.
Stirling's King's Knot and Caerleon on Usk in Gwent
also feature, in addition to Roman locations such as Eboracum (York) and Londinium (London). On the reverse of the map, VisitBritain has identified locations that appear in more than 50 new movies, classic film favourites and TV shows from the 60s to the present day.
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The England version of the King Arthur map for British consumers is available by calling 0845 456 2003 or visiting the website,
http://www.visitengland.com/. Printed in five languages for international visitors, a map featuring locations throughout the whole of Britain is available by contacting VisitBritain's international call centres or online at
www.visitbritain.com/moviemap. Both versions of the map will be available at the Britain and London Visitor Centre, 1 Regent Street, London.
The King Arthur Movie Map is the latest project that VisitBritain - the authority for tourism in Britain - has in development with international film distribution companies. It is the seventh in VisitBritain's hugely successful movie-map series, which also includes `Master and Commander', `Johnny English - Mission to Britain' and `Harry Potter - Discover the Magic of Britain' as well as those based on Bollywood films and Hollywood blockbusters and `Brit-flicks'.
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* More information and images from the film can be downloaded from
contact the BVI press office on 0208 222 1653 /2581.
Audio clips from the film can be obtained from Wired on
0207 580 0171.
The trailer can be viewed at
* John Matthews' two new books 'King Arthur:
`Dark Age Warrior and Mythic Hero'
(Contact - Lydia Drukarz at Carlton Books on: 0207 612 0418
or e-mail: Ldrukarz@carltonbooks.co.uk) and
`Merlin, Shaman, Prophet, Magician'
will both be published in July to coincide with the launch of the film.
(Contact - Fiona Smith at Mitchell Beazley on 0207 531 8489
or email:
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