Arthur of Britain

The Arthur we know is a composite of early legend, medieval romance and Hollywood, but it's the story we love to tell.

It all takes place in the fifth century. Rome has left the island of Britain, taking her legions back to defend the Imperial City itself from wave after wave of barbarous hordes. The Romano- British are left to face similar barbarian invasions on their own.

Fragmented into small squabbling groups, the last defenders of civilised society in the West must surely be defeated. But a leader emerges, a chieftain who brings the tattered remnants together and, with brilliant strategy, holds back the Saxon Horde for generations.

A wonderful story. And one which has lasted down the ages.

Who was King Arthur?

The Progress of Arthur : Tales of King Arthur

It's not surprising that the Legend of Arthur lives on - it's a human story, as old as our history, moving, inspiring and a classic tear-jerker. A man who dreamed of peace and order, who fought a powerful enemy against great odds and won years of re...

King Arthur

King Arthur was a man who was part of the Roman army. He was the commanding officer of a group of Sarmatian Knights who went to battle for Rome. Though historians have never proved that such a man actually lived, the legend of King Arthur is one of t...

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Arthur's Women : Tales of King Arthur

The stirring tales of King Arthur are legendary. His achievements of courage and endeavour are exciting stories passed down through generations, and songs are still sung of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. But when the feats are recounted...

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Where did all this happen?

Glastonbury, Somerset

Glastonbury, Somerset in South West England is heavily associated with the legends of King Arthur and Camelot. There are many other legends connected to the town and its surrounding area. This has made it a centre for 'new age alternative' culture an...

Tintagel Castle - Cornwall

Tintagel Castle is one of the most mysterious and beautiful historic sites in Britain. Situated on the west coast of Cornwall, Tintagel is built on the remains of a coastal headland which is gradually being eroded by the sea. Historians believe that...

Where was Camelot? : Tales of King Arthur

At Camelot, it is said, Arthur established a brilliant court with the greatest and most chivalrous warriors in Europe, the Knights of the Round Table. Camelot, the starting point of the Quest for the Holy Grail, is at the very centre of the Arthuria...

Minor Players in the Legend

Tristan and Isolde : Romantic Tales

The story of Tristan and Isolde is often held up as an example of true and perfect love. All the ingredients for a satisfactory narrative are present; the lightning bolt of desire, the inevitable tragedy, ritual sacrifice, the denial of satisfaction...

Vortigern, worst King of the Britons : Historical Tales

Vortigern is remembered in legend as one of the worst Kings of the Britons. He has been called the man responsible for the demise of the Britons in the 5th century by inviting the Saxons to settle in Britain as mercenaries. We hear about Vortigern...

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Books on the Legend

Best Books on the Legend of King Arthur

From the faraway days of Britain come the stories rooted in ancient Celtic and Germanic imagination, stories of the strongest, the bravest and the best. Tales that have been told and endlessly retold, tales of a chivalrous knight, a powerful warrior...

The Dark is Rising

This sequence of five novels, is a favourite of adults as well as children. They are among the few special books like The Hobbit and the Harry Potter novels which bridge this gap. Like those, The Dark is Rising Sequence of books are fantasy novels....

Other Arthurian Characters

Arthur's Women : Tales of King Arthur

The stirring tales of King Arthur are legendary. His achievements of courage and endeavour are exciting stories passed down through generations, and songs are still sung of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. But when the feats are recounted...

The Progress of Merlin : Tales of King Arthur

Merlin, the wise and mighty wizard and prophet, is the most prominent Celtic element in Arthurian Legend. He has the powers of a great Druid, for he originates deep in the mythic past of the Welsh. In later literature Merlin's most prominent gift is...

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