A Ghost Story for Christmas Eve; or, Festive Spirits at the Inn: Real-life hauntings at a Welsh town’s “most haunted” pub (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP28) episode artwork

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A Ghost Story for Christmas Eve; or, Festive Spirits at the Inn: Real-life hauntings at a Welsh town’s “most haunted” pub (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees EP28)

from Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees · host Mark Rees

There is a Welsh pub which is said to be haunted by many ghosts, which range from the good old "lady in black" to a "headless cavalier." They are, for most part, seemingly harmless enough, but on Christmas Eve a more troublesome phantom - a pesky poltergeist, you might say - has been known to cause mischief at the Castle Hotel in Neath. This spirit - of the supernatural variety, rather than the alcoholic - has been reported on more than one occasion, and by multiple witnesses. What is causing such a commotion on what should be a holy night, when nothing stirs, not even a mouse? For some answers - and probably even more questions - please join your host Mark Rees (author of Ghosts of Wales etc.) for a special festive episode of the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees. Merry Christmas / Nadolig llawen!  Christmas on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast Christmas is a magical time for Welsh folklore and ghost stories, and every Thursday during December there'll be a new special episode of this podcast dedicated to a festive subject. These include such folkloric favourites as the Mari Lwyd, a haunted pubs and even a magical Christmas tree. Be sure to check out each episode on December 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 - yes, there'll even be new episodes of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve! What is the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast? Join Mark Rees (author of Ghosts of Wales/ Paranormal Wales etc.) as he explores the weird and wonderful history of Wales. The world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends, GHOSTS & FOLKLORE OF WALES combines Mark’s research and insights from his books and articles with long-lost tales from some ancient tomes into a truly unique podcast experience. New episodes are uploaded every Thursday, and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to the fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion,  Be sure to subscribe, and for more details and to get in touch with Mark Rees, please visit: Mark Rees homepage Mark Rees on social media Books by Mark Rees Ghosts of Wales

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