King Arthur’s Round Table™ stands as a council of influential leaders—policymakers, academics, cultural figures, and custodians of public opinion—dedicated to safeguarding Britain’s Celtic legacies. The council’s public-facing efforts are intended to include a regular King Arthur’s Round Table podcast, hosted by Penrith Beacon®, alongside its Penrith Beacon Radio™ broadcasts and Letters to Important People™ podcast.
These growing catalogues are designed to re-express our Celtic and Arthurian heritages within the evolving landscape of the Celtic Renaissance. Not limited to Britain, this movement spans the Celtic world, encouraging existing Celtic communities to build bridges among one another. Together, we can link in both grandeur and force, ensuring our shared legacy is celebrated and sustained across generations.
From the book The Secret Cypher of Chalice Well
King Arthur’s Round Table™ has been set up to be a council of influential leaders—policymakers, academics, cultural figures, and opinion shapers—dedicated to safeguarding Britain’s Celtic legacies.
It has been set up as part of Penrith Beacon®, a division of Habspruch Press, founded in 2004 and which derives its name from the Duke of Habspruch, the ducal ancestor of the Harrisons of The North. This historical figure emerged as an ecclesiastical prince in Tongeren, the final stronghold of the Celtic Tungri Tribe, following the fall of the Roman Empire. The term “Habspruch” translates as “to have speech,” combining the words habe (to have) and spruch (speech).
The founding author of Habspruch Press, Harrison of The North of Branthwaite, is steadfastly dedicated to challenging the marginalisation, suppression, and obfuscation of native Britons’ histories and identities.
Harrison’s dedication is inspired by Sir Vidiadhar Naipaul, whose Nobel Prize in Literature underscored a global recognition that resistance to ethnic erasure is a behavioural gold standard. Naipaul’s Nobel acknowledged his unmatched clarity in revealing the emotional landscape of those marginalized by colonial histories. This accolade serves as a beacon for Harrison’s work at Habspruch Press, fueling a commitment to expose and preserve the rich legacies of Britain’s native cultures.
Harrison of The North of Branthwaite
Habspruch Press's principal, Anthony Harrison, known by his distinguished family title ‘Harrison of The North of Branthwaite,’ belongs to a unique heritage among Cumberland’s native ‘Statesmen’ class. His lineage traces back through Cumberland’s clan leaders and echoes his forebears, who, after settling in Cumberland in 1056 AD, rose from ancient Celtic roots connected to the Tungri tribe of Belgium. The Harrisons’ heritage is woven with generations of leadership, resilience, and a profound connection to Cumberland’s land and identity.
Anthony has pursued a life as rich in purpose as it is in legacy. With an extensive background in military service, including Special Forces experience and a commission in the Regular Army, he champions the cause of indigenous land rights, following in the footsteps of his father, a notable land rights advocate. His work includes leading the Cumbric Revival Community Forum and has seen him interviewed by BBC Radio Cumbria, always emphasising the value of preserving Cumberland’s heritage and rights. He has also appeared on First Dates, was interviewed by Lizzie Cundy and Stephen Leng at FUBAR Radio in London, and was an Assistant Presenter at Eden FM Radio Station in Penrith.
Beyond activism, Anthony’s knowledge of Cumberland’s ancient lore is unmatched. He notably uncovered the “Secret Symbol of The Red Dragon” at Glastonbury, pinpointing the location of King Arthur’s Round Table. His books delve deeper into these stories and his heritage, inviting readers into the heart of Cumberland’s ancient mysteries and modern identity.
Diversity Statement
Anthony Harrison, also known by his family title Harrison of The North of Branthwaite, embraces a rich cultural heritage and an inclusive identity spanning multiple national and indigenous lineages. He is recognized as Count Ossalinsky (Russian), Count Ossolinski (Polish), and, more locally, as a Statesman of Cumberland. Alongside his family’s deep-rooted ties to Cumberland’s land and people, he also identifies as a Marra of Cumberland, an indigenous Cymro with the rank of Pencenedl—a family head who has acquired a nine-generation heritage in Cumberland—and as Jackson of Armboth, an indefeasible yeoman title the family continues to cherish. Together, these titles symbolize his profound connection to Cumberland’s enduring yeoman traditions.
As the Delegate-Patriarch and Speaker of the fledgling (indigenous) National Council of Cumberland, Anthony is dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive environment, drawing from his multifaceted background to ensure all voices resonate within the communities he represents.
We can be initially reached via council@habspruch.com.