:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.: -----=====Earth's Dreamlands=====----- (313)558-5024 - Supra 14.4 - Sysop: Gug A Game Master Support BBS RPG, Homebrew Beer, & Fiction Text .:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. .oO CAMELOT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LIST Oo. =============================================== Author : Chris Thornborrow Last Update : May 13th 1992 Version: 1.1 Changes Since the Last Version ============================== MAJOR: MINOR: *The address to mail for the first set of archives has been changed. *This section has been moved to the front of the file *Version number added *Sundry spelling mistakes etc. *More locations to visit Index ===== INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Details about The Camelot Mailing List subsection About Camelot Mailing Addresses How do I get ON/OFF the list ? How do I contact the administrator ? SECTION 2 Other Available Services Linked with Camelot. subsection The ftp service How do I get the book list ? How do I get the film list ? How do I get archives of past Messages ? SECTION 3 General Information. subsection When did the main characters first appear ? How many Knights of the Round Table are there ? SECTION 4 Books. subsection Which Books Should I Read ? How Accurate is Geoffrey of Monmouth ? How Legitimate is the Work of Norma Lorre Goodrich ? SECTION 5 Arthur Himself. subsection Who was Arthur ? What is the Earliest Reference to Arthur ? SECTION 6 Merlin and Related Characters. subsection Where Did the Idea of Merlin Living Backwards Come From? Who was the Woman that Caused Merlins Downfall ? Who Was Taliesin ? SECTION 7 The Holy Grail. subsection What is the Holy Grail ? Has Anyone Read Holy Blood- The Holy Grail ? Who was the Fisher King ? SECTION 8 Locations Linked with the Legend. subsection Where was Camelot ? What is Avalon ? Is the Grave at Glastonbury Genuine ? What Places Should I Visit ? SECTION 9 : Miscellaneous. subsection What is/was Arthur's Cross ? How Can I get a Copy of Rohmers Perceval Le Gallois? What is the Pendragon Society ? Where did the Term Matter of Britain Come From ? APPENDIX A Administration of the FAQ. subsection Formatted Copies. Where to send comments/criticism. =========================================================================== INTRODUCTION. =========================================================================== This is the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list for the mailing list Camelot. It contains sections on the running of the mailing list, the facilities it provides and on Arthurian Lore. The list is constructed from past questions that appeared on the list, together with answers. Where answers to questions have conflicted, the most accurate and complete answer has been chosen. Questions sometimes appear that nobody answers satisfactorily on the list. In these cases, the questions are not included in this list. The list is therefore a frequently answered question list. A Comment. ---------- For the unwary, this FAQ may appear to answer few questions. To many questions in the Arthurian Lore, there are no definitve answers, only theories and a few, a very few, undisputed facts. History, legend, religion and myth all combine to make this subject both fascinating and mysterious. Differing authors provide differing answers to the same question. It is not possible for this FAQ to tell you who Arthur truly was. Any answers chosen for this FAQ will always reflect the authors own theories and beliefs. ============================================================================ SECTION 1: Details About the Camelot Mailing List ============================================================================ About Camelot. -------------- Camelot is a forum for discussion of all Arthurian fields of interest. I won't be moderating the list but I'll give a few ideas here about what the field might cover. * Contemporary stories * Book/film reviews * Poetry * Papers of literature study * Archaeology * History * New-age views * Comparative mythology * Location visits * Events/clubs/shows * Grail Lore * Re-enactment * Art * Ideas/theories/questions/answers ... * ... and almost anything else - you tell me. The list was created on 11/06/91. It is not an automated list and is run by one person - Chris Thornborrow. The list was established to encourage the exchange of ideas and information pertaining to the Arthurian mythos. It was felt that no existing news group would suffice and no similar mailing list existed. Many of the members of the list do not have access to Usenet and there are no existing plans to make the mailing list a News group. Mailing Addresses : ------------------- There are two mailing addresses you will need to know.: 1) camelot@castle.ed.ac.uk This is for your articles and chat. It is unmoderated and unfiltered, so anything goes. This is the address you will post to mainly. 2) camelot-request@castle.ed.ac.uk If you wish to be removed from the mailing list or if you want to report a bug or if you want info on the mailing list or any other such technical stuff, this is the address to use. This would also be used to add you (as you know) or anyone else who might be interested (hint - the more the merrier). How do I Get on/off the List ? ----------------------------- To get ON/OFF the list mail camelot-request@castle.ed.ac.uk . The system is not automated and is run by one person. So both of these may take time. I always notify the list if I am going on holiday so try to keep track of this. Usually though, expect a delay of ( a day for mail to arrive + a day for me to process it + a day for you to receive a reply) three working days. As the system is not automated, you do not have to worry about getting wording exactly right for an automaton to sign you off or subscribe you. Please try to be nice to me as well. I am always interested in why someone leaves the list, especially if they include constructive criticism. How do I contact the Administrator ? ------------------------------------ I don't mind if people mail me personally about the mailing list especially if they find mail starts to bounce at either of the above addresses. My e-mail address is ct@castle.ed.ac.uk. My telephone number at work is (+44) 31 650 5024 My land mail address is Chris Thornborrow, Rm 2259, J.C.M.B., Kings Buildings, Mayfield Rd, Edinburgh. =========================================================================== SECTION 2 : Other Available Services Linked with Camelot. =========================================================================== The FTP Service. ---------------- If you do not know what FTP is then don't worry, just skip this bit and move on. It is not necessary to use ftp to enjoy this list. There is an ftp service available with archives of previous postings, photos of locations in gif format etc. If you don't know what ftp or gif is, then this probably won't interest you, but you could always ask someone at your site about this. For those of you who have ftp access, the address is : 129.215.56.11 It has been tested from America and should work for most of the world. Log on and type: cd pub/camelot bin get README This is a list of all the available files via ftp. This is updated with useful articles from the list and then the list is notified of the changes. Let the adminstrator know of any problems. How do I get the Book list ? ---------------------------- Very kindly constructed for us at Camelot by Shannon Appel, the book list is a good starting point for those looking for references or just a good read. There are atwo ways to get the book list : i) Mail Shannon (appel@soda.berkeley.edu) directly. ii) Use the ftp facility described above. How do I get the Film List ? ---------------------------- The filmlist was originally compiled by Christine Wein who has since lost her account. I have taken it over and it is available by either : i) Mailing me directly (ct@castle.ed.ac.uk) ii) Using the ftp facility described above. How do I get Archives of Past Messages ? ---------------------------------------- The most up to date archives are available by using the ftp facility. However, Dana Paramskas has put in an awful lot of effort to cut out rubbish and mail headers etc. to make the archives more readable. These more readable archives are available by mailing Dana direct at lngdanap@vm.uoguelph.ca The one catch with these archives is that it takes Dana a reasonable amount of time to clean up the archives, so they are not as up to date as the FTP ones. =========================================================================== SECTION 3: General Information. =========================================================================== Who are the main Characters and when Did they First Appear ? ----------------------------------------------------------- > Arthur Gododdin epic, Attributed to Anerin (there is evidence of later additions), C. AD600 explicitly mentions Arthur. Geoffrey of Monmouth sets his reign at AD455 - 470. > Guinevere Life of Gildas, Caradoc, AD1130 mentions her simply as "Arthur's Wife...", The Mabinogion names her ( and three other queens) as Gwenhwyfar. > Merlin History of the Kings of Britain, Geoffrey of Monmouth AD1136. Called "Myrddin" Geoffrey introduces Arthur's birth at Merlin's contrivance at Tintagel. He also attributes Merlin with the feat of moving Stonehenge. > Mordred first called "Medraut" in the Annales Cambriae attributed to Nenius (10th C.) > Morgan le Fey History of the Kings of Britain, Geoffrey of Monmouth AD1136. She is a benign healer who looks after Arthur. > Excalibur Mentioned only as "the sword in the stone" by de Boron c1200 > Round Table Mentioned by Wace in "Romance of Brutis" in 1155 in his Old French "translation" of Geoffrey of Monmouth. > Camelot Chretien, 1160 - 80 first names Camelot. The site was thought to be Cadbury Castle by Leyland 1542, modern thought has it at South Cadbury where an archeological dig was held in 1966 - 67. See Alcock, L. "Arthur's Britain" or "By South Cadbury, is that Camelot?" by the same author. > Avalon Celtic myth in the 1st C AD has a banished god asleep in a cave on a western isle. The Bretons introduced the concept of Arthur's immortality and may be responsible for the name Avalon. > Galahad, Lancelot, etc (who named them all) Taliesin names the older companions in the 10th C. He forshadows the Grail Quest in "The Spoils of Annwfn". The Company of the Round Table in something close to the present form is found in the writings of de Longuyon (1310). > (or anything else) Read "The Arthurian Handbook" by Norris Lacey and Geoffrey Ashe. Garland 1988, ISBN 0-8240-7597-8 [Wayne Robinson] How Many Knights of the Round Table Were There ? ------------------------------------------------ There is no simple answer to this. Malory claims 150. Others claim different numbers. Here is a list compiled from different sources by Brian C. Hogue to who we should be grateful. It is by no means complete but provides the source for some serious work. ============================================================================= Common? Malorey Lawhead Mabinogian T.H. White ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arthur Arthur Arthur Arthur Arthur Bors Ban Balan Balin Bedevere Bedwyr Cador Clegis Dodinas le Savage Donard Ector Ector (foster Father) Ector de Maris (bro of Lance.) Gaheris Galahad Gareth Gwain Gawain Gwalchmai Griflet le Fise de Dieu Harry le Fise Lake Hervis de Revel Kay Kay the Seneschal (Art's foster bro) Cai Kai La Cote Mal Taile Lamorak de Gales Lancelot Launcelote Lionel Loevel (knighthood questionable) Lucan the Butler Ozanna le Cure Hardy Palomides Pelleas Pelinore Pellinor Percival Percival Safer Urien of Gore "Yvain (a.k.a. Owain, Owen)" Tristam (assoc.) Geraint Culwych Heylan Bellinore Valadon Marhuas ============================================================================= SECTION 4 Books. ============================================================================= Which Books Should I Read ? --------------------------- In such a vast field of literature (over a thousand books) this is a difficult question. Several books are recommended on the list time and time again : Historical : _Arthur's Britain_ by Leslie Alcock _The Age of Arthur_ by John Morris Anything by Geoffrey Ashe (_The Discovery of King Arthur_, _King Arthur's Avalon_, and _The Quest for Arthur's Britain_) Modern Fiction : T.H. White's _Once and Future King_ Marion Zimmer Bradley's _Mists of Avalon_ Modern Theories (new age ?) : Anything by John Matthews (_The Grail Seekers Companion_, _The Arthurian Way_) _The Grail Legend_ by Marie Louise Von Franz, Emma Jung Reference : _The Arthurian Encyclopaedia_ _The Encyclopaedia of Arthurian Legend_ Old Texts : _Morte D'Arthur_ by Sir Thomas Malory _Perceval_ Chretiens de Troyes _Parzival_ Wolfram Von Eschenbach _Mabinogion_ (various translations) There are many others and the choice of which to read is largely a matter of taste. For fuller references, please refer to the book list. How Accurate is Geoffrey of Monmouth ? -------------------------------------- [Geoffrey wrote an early text with references to Arthur called _Historia regum Britanniae_ : ed] Regarding complaints about Geoffrey of Monmouth's accuracy: anyone who criticizes Geoffrey for writing a fabricated work is completely missing the point. Although he claimed that he was merely copying an ancieint manuscript he had run across, there is no doubt that he invented most of his story, although large elements are beleived to have already existed in Celtic myth. He was definitely interested in writing a "political work" more than an accurate description of past events. His intention was much like that of Vergil in The Aeneid or the authors of the Charlemagne/Roland legends. [NAGORDON@earn.amherst] How Legitimate is the Work of Norma Lorre Goodrich ? ---------------------------------------------------- I used the _King Arthur_ and _Merlin_ books as sources for a thesis paper. The general consensus I've run into is that her geography is plausible and well-supported. I have a problem with the way she presents some of her arguments, though. In a number of cases, she starts with an assumption that is unsupported but presented as a common truth, then procedes to base a whole chapter of well-reasoned argument on this assumption. The one case of this I remember clearly was her defense of Lancelot as a historical figure (a fairly likely possibility) and as a contemporary of the historical Arthur (a fairly unlikely possibility). Still, the books are good source material. They do represent some of the contemporary work now being done in the analysis of the Arthurian mythos. [Ken Kubo ] ============================================================================= SECTION 5 Arthur Himself. ============================================================================= Who was Arthur ? ---------------- This is a very complicated question. There is no known answer. The histroical Arthur is shrouded in the mists of the Dark Ages. The best description of what we know and do not know about Arthur is to be found in the introduction to : _The Encyclopaedia of Arthurian Legend_, Ronan Coghlan (91) What is certain is that Arthur was NOT a medieval King. The modern images of knights in plate armour and a grand castle called Camelot are not historical at all. We know very little historically speaking but Arthur was probably a 5th century warrior cheiftain who protected his peoples from invaders for a time. The battle of Camlan is probably connected to Arthur. More than this is pure conjecture, though there is an awful lot of conjecture. A more modern approach to the question "Who was Arthur ?" might say that history is irrelevant and that the mythology surrounding the legend is more important. Even mythology is complex though and Arthur changes in stories from a God-like Celtic King, through to a deflated early medieval monarch and finally in modern times, to an ordinary man with an extra-ordinarily difficult job ! [Chris Thornborrow] What is the Earliest Reference to Arthur ? ------------------------------------------ There may be one near contemporary Reference to Arthur in the poem _Gododdin_ (A.D. 600) which tells of a hero who although valiant was not as valiant as Arthur. This may be a case of interpolation. The earliest undisputed reference to Arthur occurs in the _Historia Brittonum_ by Nennius (A.D. 800) which left enough time for fact to mix with fancy. [Chris Thornborrow] ============================================================================= SECTION 6 Merlin and Related Characters. ============================================================================= Where Did the Idea of Merlin Living Backwards Come From ? --------------------------------------------------------- Merlin "remembering the future" was used by T.H.White in "The Once and Future King", and this work has been the starting point for a lot of 20th century treatments of Arthur. [peter card ] Who was the Woman that Caused Merlins Downfall ? ------------------------------------------------ From "The Arthurian Encyclopedia" (Norris J. Lacy, Editor, published 1986 by Peter Bedrick Books, New York, don't leave Camelot without it...) LADY OF THE LAKE, a name designating several different women, although the distinction among them is frequently blurred. In additional to being known as the Lady of the Lake, or the Dame du Lac, she most often bears such names as Viviane, Eviene, or Niviene; elsewhere, she is Nimue or (in Wordsworth) Nina. Readers of Malory will recognize her as the being who gives Excalibur to Arthur and later receives it back from him, and some works also identify her as the lady responsible for Lancelot's upbringing. In Malory, the Vulgate Cycle, and various other settings of the legend (e.g., Apollinaire), she enchants Merlin with spells he had taught her. Some texts in fact tell us that she not only enchants him but kills him. In the "Vita di Merlino", for example, the Lady of the Lake serves as a scribe for Merlin, recording his prophecies, after which she tricks him into lying in a tomb; then, by a charm she had learned from him, she closes the lid and seals the wizard's doom (although the author assures us that Merlin's spirit will not die). [NJL] The [NJL] refers to the contributor of this particular entry, who was Norris J. Lacy himself (the editor, from the University of Kansas). [Christopher Russell, CRUSSELL@FASDER.ENET.DEC.COM] Who Was Taliesin ? ------------------ Taliesin was a historical 6th (?) century poet who became quite well known and famous. He wrote a large body of poems and a number of older works came to be associated with him, turning him into an almost mythic figure. I am reading a book called "Taliesin: Shamanism and the Bardic Mysteries in Britain and Ireland" by John Matthews which postulates that Taliesin and the material that became associated with him, give evidence for shamanic practices in Britain and Ireland. It is a quite long book and very detailed and very good. [raven@pagan.halcyon.wa.com] ============================================================================= SECTION 7 The Holy Grail. ============================================================================= What is the Holy Grail ? ------------------------ There is an introduction to current theories about the Holy Grail written by Chris Thornborrow . Mail direct to ct@castle.ed.ac.uk for a copy of this. Here is the abstract : Abstract: This article is a collection of theories concerning the Holy Grail and what it could be. The confusion arises because the word Grail is derived from the word graal which first appeared in turn of the first millenium (A.D.) prose and poetry. There is no confusion over the meaning of the word Graal, which was a dish or platter brought to the table at various stages during a meal. However, the things that the graal or grail has come to represent has changed from story to story throughout the words history. The first story in which the word appears was written by Chretien de Troyes - ``Le Conte del Graal''. Chretiens story was almost certainly based on an earlier one, but it is unknown what his actual source was or his meaning of the word Graal. Chretien did not finish his story and continuations and rewrites of the story are then free to embellish and invent as much as the authors saw fit. Now the Grail represents many different things to many different people. No one meaning seems to explain all the strange events in the Grail stories. The reader will not find a definitive answer. Nor will he read all theories as some are obscure and not yet encountered in detail by the author. Has Anyone Read The Holy Blood and The Holy Grail ? --------------------------------------------------- The book in question is "The Holy Blood & The Holy Grail" by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln. In this they hypothesise that Jesus may not have died on the cross but fled (or if he did die, that his descendants fled) to Europe for safety. Here they established a royal line that gave rise to the Merovingian Kings. The French for royal blood = "Sang Re`al", which is could easily be changed to give "San Gre`al", the holy grail. Also, the Mary that Jesus was married to was either the Magdalene or Martha's sister (or they could be one and the same). [James Nolan] A word of warning for those of you dashing out to buy it. The book is on the surface a well researched, honest historical account. It is not. The work done is claimed to have been discovered while researching an altogether different subject. Their work is actually very very *very* similar to work done by Walter Stein. Steins work was discredited and largely ignored because of his one time connection with the Nazis (can you say Indiana Jones ?). Mssrs Baigent and Co. conveniently discover pieces of paper in French libraries that afterwards disappear that fill in the gaps that Stein was never able to. Consequently their work in the field of Grail Lore is not taken seriously at all. It is considered to be exploitative fabrication. [Chris Thornborrow] Who was the Fisher King ? -------------------------- The Fisher King is generally seen as the keeper of the Grail. He is sometimes called the Rich Fisher/Angler. He might be an avatar of the Welsh hero/god Bran the Blessed. The Fisher king is the wounded occupant of the Grail Castle in Chretien de Troyes's Perceval as well as in other works. The nature of the Fisher King's wound varies, but is generally seen as some form of castration or other loss of fertility. In the various versions of the Perceval Saga, Perceval sees a procession while at the Grail Castle, but fails to ask questions despite his curiosity. P. later discovers that if he had asked his questions, he would have discovered that the Fisher King was his cousin and P. would not have been forced to go on the Grail Quest. In Wolfram von Eschenbach's Perceval, The Fisher King is given the name Anfortas. Robert de Boron, in his Arthurian cycle, identifies the Fisher King with either Bron or Hebron and makes him Joseph of Arimathea's brother-in-law. (Note the similarity to Bran). In The Didot-Perceval, Perceval finishes his quest and returns to the Grail castle where he asks the proper question and in so doing Perceval restores the health (read "fertility") of the Fisher King (read "country"). [Steven H Silver, SHSILVER@ucs.indiana.edu] ============================================================================= SECTION 8 Locations Linked with the Legend. ============================================================================= Where was Camelot ? ------------------- Camelot itself is, by some, believed to be at the site of Cadbury castle. This is a small village in Somerset some 15 or so miles south of Glastonbury. All that remains today is a ringed hillfort with evidence of a large castle inside the outer walls. There have been some extensive excavations of the site, and there are detailed reports of the archaeological dig available. This dig was undertaken by the Pendragon Society. From Cadbury you can see, on a clear day, the Glastonbury Tor. Once again though, there is no definitive answer to this. [Peter L. Rosencrantz, ed: Chris Thornborrow] What is Avalon ? ---------------- Avalon is the place Arthur is said to have been taken to when he was dieing, to be healed. There are lots of theories as to where Avalon might actually have been. Some say it was not a geographical place, but a euphemism for the otherworld. Of those that claim Avalon to have a modern geographical equivalent, the most usual claim is Glastonbury. [Chris Thornborrow] Is the Grave at Glastonbury Genuine ? ------------------------------------- There is a good article available in the archives or by FTP that discusses this issue well. The introduction is included here. _Lost_Island_of_Glastonbury_ In recent years the Arthurian legends have become very popular. One of the more intriguing aspects of the Arthurian legends deals with the disappearance or death of King Arthur. In many accounts of the Arthurian legends, King Arthur was taken to the Isle of Avalon to be healed, but what happened to him after reaching the island remains a mystery. Some people say he lies in a cave awaiting the day he is once again needed. Others say King Arthur was taken to Avalon and he died there. If this is true, surely his remains were buried in or around the island of Avalon. Some scholars believe that Arthur was indeed buried at Avalon, which, according to these scholars, is now known as Glastonbury. In 1190 monks at the Glastonbury abbey produced a tomb and a cross that they claimed belong to the late King Arthur. Since that time some doubt has arisen about the validity of this claim. [aoj@edu.purdue.cc.mentor] What Places Should I Visit ? ---------------------------- Many people asking this question have no idea that within an hours drive of any city in Britain there is an Arthur's Hill or a Merlin's Grave. There are so many places trying to claim Arthur and his knights as one time residents that an entire book could be written on the subject. Having said that, the major sites are always popular. Glastonbury Abbey (see Arthurs Cross) Glastonbury Tor Cadbury Castle (18 miles south of Glastonbury) Stone Henge Winchester Cathedral (Round Table) Edinburgh (especially Chris Thornborrows Chapel :-) Tintagel in Cornwall - site of Uthers Castle Orkney, supposed home of King Lot. And many more. [Chris Thornborrow] ============================================================================ SECTION 9 : MISCELLANEOUS ============================================================================ What is/was Arthur's Cross ? ---------------------------- HIC IACET SEPULTUS INCLITUS REX ARTURUS IN INSULA AVALONIA "HERE LIES BURIED THE RENOWNED KING ARTHUR IN THE ISLE OF AVALON" Those were the words which were inscribed on the cross found at Arthur's tomb in Glastonbury. The cross apparently existed and was around during the 18th century. Then it was lost. [tashauk@athena.mit.edu] How Can I get a Copy of Rohmers Perceval Le Gallois ? ----------------------------------------------------- For 14:99 (pounds sterling) you can get a copy on video (VHS) from : Castle Communications PLC A29 Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NY What is the Pendragon Society ? ------------------------------- I have been asked about the Pendragon society. Well as far as I know, it is one of only two Arthurian Societies in Britain. The first is The Arthurian Society (natch) which is for scholars and academics in the field and which you need two references to get into ! The other is for amateur enthusiasts like myself - this is Pendragon. Its not my intent to advertise for Pendragon here but as people have asked I will give you details. They charge 6 pound (sterling) for membership for which you get a quarterly newsletter and an AGM in September. The society includes people like Geoffrey Ashe (famous author on the subject). The magazine is unprofessionally produced (to be honest it is a bit tatty) but has some great articles. In other words, don't judge the book by its cover. Address : The Chairman: Smithy House (Fred Stedman-Jones) Newton by Frodsham Cheshire England WA6 6JX They also supply information on celtic art, weapons and armour and all sorts of Arthurian connected stuff. Recommended. p.s. if you do want to join, please mention my name - thanks. [Chris Thornborrow] Where did the Term Matter of Britain Come From ? ------------------------------------------------ The term "Matter of Britain" is a play on the term "Matter of France," which was the story of Charlemagne, mainly the _Song of Roland_. This term was in widespread use at the time when the French romances about Arthur were being written. Since the Charlemagne stories were about the beginnings of France, and the Arthurian stories were about the beginnings of England, the analogy was an obvious one at the time. Eleanor of Aquitaine made both terms popular because she used the stories to strengthen the positions of each of her husbands by stressing their respective illustrious "ancestors." [Susan Snyder ] ============================================================================= Appendix A : Administration of this List. ============================================================================= Formatted Copies ---------------- This FAQ will be available in Latex format in the near future. There is no other format version yet. Where to send comments/criticism -------------------------------- If you believe that an item on the FAQ ought to be discussed by everyone on the list then post to the list as described in section 2. If you think it is just for the administrator only, then the current administrator is Chris Thornborrow (ct@castle.ed.ac.uk).