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The Story of Gelert

Beddgelert, Gwynedd, Wales (map)

A man's best friend is his dog. Prince Llywelyn always considered his best friend to be his faithful hound, Gelert. At least, he thought so, until the fateful night he went out hunting and left his precious son in the care of Gelert.

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2nd December 2011

Synopses of the Story of Gelert
These are synopses from a variety of students who were trying to give a flavour of what the story is about.

1st August 2010

The Story of Gelert
An animated version of The Story of Gelert made by Abi Joachim at a summer school run by Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University

1st August 2010

The Story of Gelert
An animated version of the Story of Gelert made by Kate O'Kelly at a summer school run by Suffolk Anglia Ruskin University

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Name: Why Should You Know	6th December 2013
Stupid prince

Name: Leann Luc	9th November 2013
I just hate the prince.What a poor dog.The prince should have looked around the room before he killed the poor dog.:( :( :( :( . It's so sad.

Name: Kathrina	26th October 2013
Oh, that prince was so horrid, how could he misjudge such an innocent dog so quickly? He should have discovered the truth first, he doesn't deserve such a faithful dog, i wouldn't do that in a million years!

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