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In Search of Camelot: Discovering Britain's Arthurian Sites with Alan Montgomery
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Alan Montgomery was born and raised in Scotland but has spent most of his adult life in London. Having achieved an MA in Art History at Glasgow University, he worked for many years in the art world at both an international auction house and an antique dealer. In recent years he has returned to academia, achieving an MA in Classical Civilisation in 2011, and has recently completed a Ph.D. in which he analyzed eighteenth-century attitudes towards the ancient Roman world. In addition to his work for Context Travel, Alan also writes catalog essays on Contemporary Art for a leading auctioneer. Elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2017, his first book, entitled 'Classical Caledonia', was published by Edinburgh University Press in August 2020.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
This was here another wonderful tour with Dr. Montgomery. His knowledge of these sites, as well as his willingness to delve into myth and folklore, is wonderfully entertaining as well as informative.
Interesting and engaging. I know a fair about the legend’s history in Wales, Cornwall, and England, but the Scottish elements were new to me. Makes me want to visit Scotland.
Very clear and interesting overview of Arthurian sites in Great Britain. Several sites I didn't know and some excellent detail on those I did know.
An enjoyable tour of the legendary sites.
My Master's thesis was about female characters in Arthurian literature. Although I studied the literature, I had never seen some of these sites, beautiful in themselves but also comprising the chronicles of a people. Dr. Montgomery is affable, knowledgeable, and clear in his commentary. I so enjoyed this journey! Thank you.