The Llanbadrach coalmine was sunk in 1893 and opened in 1895 by Cardiff Collieries Limited employing 796 men. By 1913 it was one of the largest pits in South Wales employing 2,832 men. The coal mine was closed down in 1961.
Black Dogs / Folklore / Folktales / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published May 18, 2012 · Last modified January 1, 2019
The following folktale entitled ‘Nansi Llwyd and the Dog of Darkness’ appeared in ‘The Welsh Fairy Book’ (1908) by W. Jenkyn Thomas. NANSI LLWYD was walking in the dusk of the evening towards Aberystruth, and she was in a very bad temper, for she was longing to get married, and according to all the omens she never would.
Fairies / Folklore / Folktales / Welsh Fairies / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published May 5, 2012 · Last modified January 1, 2019
There are many folk tales from Wales concerning fairies carrying people away. One such story is said to have taken place in Llanhilleth (Lanhiddel) and involved Charles Hugh, a person thought to have dealings with them. The following version appeared in British Goblins: Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) by Wirt Sykes.
Devil / Folklore / Folktales / Legends / Occult / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published April 30, 2012 · Last modified January 1, 2019
Before Picton Street in Merthyr Tydfil was replaced by Caedraw Road, you could find the Black Lion Inn (58 Picton Street), and according to the following story which appeared in British Goblins (1881) by Wirt Sykes, two of its drunken customers attempted to summon the Devil which appeared to them in the shape of a gosling. ‘These men were one night drinking together at the Black Lion Inn, when
Fairies / Folklore / Folktales / Welsh Fairies / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published April 23, 2012 · Last modified January 1, 2019
Wirt Sykes gave the following Glamorganshire folktale in his ‘British Goblins’ (1881). ‘On a certain farm in Glamorganshire lived Rowli Pugh, who was known far and wide for his evil luck.
Articles / Folklore / King Arthur / Legends / Merlin
by Ian · Published March 12, 2012 · Last modified November 23, 2018
These treasures are ancient magical items of Welsh tradition that are mentioned in 15th and 16th Century manuscripts. Most of the treasures are from and in ‘The North’ of the Island of Britain.
Ancient Sites / Early Christianity / Legends / Wells
by Ian · Published February 17, 2012 · Last modified January 1, 2019
Ffynnon Fair is a holy well situated outside the village of Llwyn-y-pia. The well is the oldest recorded Christian site in the Rhondda. Some historians date the site back further, and it could be pagan in origin. The water from the well is reputed to cure ailments, especially rheumatism and poor eyesight. Rhisiart ap Rhys wrote:
Fairies / Folklore / Folktales / Welsh Fairies / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published November 28, 2011 · Last modified January 1, 2019
The following tale of Llyn y Forwyn (Damsel’s Pool) appeared in ‘Celtic Folklore Welsh And Manx’ (1901) by John Rhys and was in turn a translation of a Welsh language version featured in Elfed and Cadrawd’s ‘Cyfaill yr Aelwyd a’r Frythones’ (1892).
Anniversary Ghosts / Apparitions / Black Dogs / Book Review / Haunted Battlefields / Haunted Hotels / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Poltergiests / Review / Road Ghosts
by Ian · Published October 24, 2011 · Last modified October 14, 2018
The ghosts of Wales are bold and memorable, forceful in character often terrifying and sometimes even dangerous. In a new book by Richard Holland and published by The History Press you realise that Wales is a fearfully haunted place with possibly more ghosts and goblins than in England or any other country.
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