Welsh Mysteries and Histories

Send us Fan MailIn February 1797, French troops landed on the Pembrokeshire coast in what would become Britain’s last invasion. But while military history often remembers generals and strategy, one Welsh woman changed the story forever.This week, we explore the life of Jemima Nicholas — a local cobbler who, armed with little more than courage and a pitchfork, reportedly captured twelve French soldiers and became a national symbol of Welsh resistance.Who was Jemima Nicholas? What really happened at Fishguard? And why has history so often sidelined women like her?This is the story of rebellion, invasion, and the woman who refused to stand aside.Where You Can Find UsOur brand-new website is now live! Visit us at welsh-mysteries.co.uk.For more information about the podcast and host, head to welsh-mysteries.co.uk.Follow us on Instagram — @welshmysteries and on TikTok — @welshmysteriesWork With UsIf there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email.I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: 📧 [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore one of the UK’s most troubling miscarriages of justice — the case of the Newsagent Three.Wrongfully convicted of murder in 1990, three men — including today’s guest, Michael O’Brien — spent years behind bars for a crime they did not commit. Their case would go on to expose serious flaws in the criminal justice system, from unreliable confessions to failures in evidence handling.Michael joins us to share his story — from arrest and conviction to eventual release — and the lasting impact it’s had on his life.This is a conversation about injustice, resilience, and the long road to truth.📚 Resources & Links📖 Michael O’Brien’s Book✍️ Bed and Board Petitionhttps://c.org/S5TdHWpL5VWhere You Can Find UsOur brand-new website is now live! Visit us at welsh-mysteries.co.uk.For more information about the podcast and host, head to welsh-mysteries.co.uk.Follow us on Instagram — @welshmysteries and on TikTok — @welshmysteriesIf you enjoy the podcast or find value in what we do, you can support us by buying a coffee through our Ko-Fi account.Work With UsIf there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email.I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: 📧 [email protected]🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday.

Send us Fan MailThis episode explores the fascinating story of St. David, the patron saint of Wales, delving into historical facts, legends, and myths surrounding his life, miracles, and legacy. Discover how his story has shaped Welsh culture and the enduring significance of his teachings.Where You Can Find UsFollow us on Instagram — @welshmysteries and on TikTok — @welshmysteriesWork With UsIf there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email ([email protected]).I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities on the same email.🕯️ New episodes drop every Monday.

Send us Fan MailThis episode explores the baffling disappearance of Trevaline Evans, a respected antiques shop owner from Llangollen, Wales, who vanished without a trace in June 1990.We examine her life, the events of the day she disappeared, and the investigation that followed. The episode also considers the many theories that have emerged over the years — from possible foul play to speculation about those closest to her, including her husband.Despite decades of enquiries, Trevaline’s case remains unsolved, leaving an enduring mystery and a haunting question: what really happened to her?Where You Can Find UsFollow us on Instagram — @welshmysteries and on TikTok — @welshmysteriesIf you enjoy the podcast or find value in what we do, you can support us by buying a coffee through our Ko-Fi account.Work With UsIf there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via [email protected], crime, police, law, murder, missing, criminology, true crime podcast, criminal, true crime community, true crime Uk, Wales, Welsh stories, history, welsh mysteries, myths, missing people, Welsh true, crime, police, law, murder, criminology, TrueCrimePodcast, criminal, truecrimecommunity, TrueCrimeUK, CrimeConUK, Wales, WelshStories, WelshHistory, Histories, Mysteries, Myth, Folklore, Cymru 

Send us Fan MailSUMMARYOn Christmas Eve 2023 in Llandaff, Cardiff, 23-year-old William Bush was brutally murdered by his childhood friend Dylan Thomas. Thomas stabbed Bush 37 times, including 21 wounds to the neck, in a frenzied attack at the home they shared.The night before the killing, Thomas stayed at his grandmother’s home in Rhoose before returning to Llandaff, claiming he needed to check on his dog. Evidence later revealed he had searched online for “anatomy of the neck” before the attack.At trial, Thomas admitted manslaughter under diminished responsibility but denied murder. In November 2024, a jury found him guilty of murder. He was sentenced in January 2025 to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years.William’s family described him as a “loyal, funny, and caring” young man with a promising future — a life cut short by senseless violence that left a community reeling and a family shattered.Where You Can Find UsOur brand-new website is now live! Visit us at welsh-mysteries.co.uk.Join our Facebook discussion group to connect with other true crime enthusiasts and share your thoughts on the cases we cover.For more information about the podcast and host, head to welsh-mysteries.co.uk.Follow us on Instagram — @welshmysteries and TikTok.If you enjoy the podcast or find value in what we do, you can support us by buying a coffee through our Ko-Fi account.Work With UsIf there’s a particular case you’d like me to cover, please get in touch via email.I’m also open to business collaborations and sponsorship opportunities at: [email protected]:Hundred Families – The Victims, WalesBBC NewsSouth Wales ArgusMirrorSky NewsWales OnlineSouth Wales Police

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the extraordinary case of Daniel Andreas San Diego, the American fugitive who spent more than two decades on the run before his dramatic arrest in rural North Wales in November 2024.San Diego, a committed animal rights activist and computer specialist from California, was linked to two 2003 bombings targeting companies associated with animal testing. Though no one was injured, the use of nail-packed devices and secondary explosions marked a chilling escalation in extremist tactics. When the FBI closed in, he vanished, eventually becoming the first domestic terrorism suspect placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list.For 21 years, he lived a ghostlike existence—surfacing in rumours from Hawaii to Europe—before quietly settling in Conwy, North Wales. Locals described him as a reclusive “American man,” unaware he was one of the world’s most sought-after fugitives. His arrest, carried out by armed officers with support from the National Crime Agency, stunned the community and made global headlines.San Diego now faces extradition to the United States, closing a chapter that blends radical activism, international manhunt, and the quiet landscapes of North Wales.Where you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**Join our Facebook discussion group!For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).If you like the content or find value in what we do, you can buy as a coffee via our Ko-Fi account.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected]: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn524g92gxzo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_edge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Andreas_San_Diego https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/czxv9wxrqeeo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6vd55v5n7o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33exln14mgo https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/fbi-san-diego-north-wales-california-san-francisco-b2658126.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czr7583ek1eo https://www.gbnews.com/news/us/wales-news-fbis-most-wanted-terrorist-daniel-andreas-san-diego-court https://www.deeside.com/fbi-most-wanted-terrorist-arrested-in-north-wales-after-over-20-years-on-the-run/#google_vignette

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we head into the eerie depths of Clocaenog Forest in North Wales—a place shrouded in mystery and chilling true crime. Best known for the shocking 1985 discovery of an unidentified man found murdered near a forest track, Clocaenog has captured the attention of investigators and amateur sleuths alike for decades. We explore the crime scene, forensic leads, theories about the victim's identity, and how the case remains unsolved to this day.Where you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**Join our Facebook discussion group!For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).If you like the content or find value in what we do, you can buy as a coffee via our Ko-Fi account.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThe murder of Marmie Stuart – a crime hidden in plain sight, and a body concealed for decades.In 1919, 26-year-old Marmie Stuart vanished without a trace. A young woman with a troubled marriage and a bright future, her disappearance raised questions—but few answers. It wasn’t until over 30 years later that her remains were discovered in a remote cave in North Wales, her bones tucked behind a boulder in the darkness.This episode unpacks the disturbing case of Marmie Stuart’s murder, the forensic breakthroughs that finally identified her, and the man long suspected of ending her life. We explore how Marmie’s story was nearly erased from history—and what it took to uncover the truth buried with her.Where you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**Join our Facebook discussion group!For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).If you like the content or find value in what we do, you can buy as a coffee via our Ko-Fi account.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected].

Send us Fan MailOn 14 October 1913, at 8:00 am, a catastrophic gas and coal‑dust explosion ripped through the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, South Wales. Almost 950 miners were underground—a single spark triggered Britain's worst mining disaster, killing 439 men and boys, and even took the life of one rescuer This podcast revisits that fateful day with powerful storytelling: tracing the lives behind the numbers, exploring the systemic failures ignored by management, and uncovering the legacy of grief, resilience, and remembrance within a tight‑knit community Join us as we piece together the human stories that lie amid the wreckage. From the tragedy of 1901 to the aftermath of 1913, we’ll examine how the voices of those lost still echo through time—and why their stories urgently need to be heard.Where you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**Join our Facebook discussion group!For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).If you like the content or find value in what we do, you can buy as a coffee via our Ko-Fi account.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected].

Send us Fan MailIn this gripping episode of Welsh Mysteries and Histories, we delve into one of Wales’ most haunting crimes — the brutal 1984 murder of Father Paul Hughes, a beloved Catholic priest found dead in his Carmarthenshire presbytery.Titled A Parish in Mourning, this episode uncovers the chilling details surrounding Father Paul’s final hours, the community’s shock, and the strange silence that followed. Was it a robbery gone wrong, or something far more sinister cloaked in secrecy? We explore the police investigation, examine key suspects, and ask why—over four decades later—this case remains cold despite whispers of motive and opportunity.Through archive accounts, local insight, and careful research, this episode paints a vivid picture of a parish gripped by fear, loss, and lingering suspicion. Join us as we revisit this tragic mystery and consider what it means when justice is never served.Perfect for true crime lovers and history enthusiasts, A Parish in Mourning is a must-listen for anyone drawn to Wales’ most perplexing unsolved cases.Where you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected].

Send us Fan MailThe Skirrid Inn is said to be the most haunted and the oldest in Wales with a history that stretches over centuries. Once a court house and a place of execution, it's little wonder that ghosts are said to walk it's corridors. At one point, the infamous Hanging Judge was said to have graced it's hallways, and hundreds are said to have died. But is this a story based in history, or is it stranger than fiction?Where you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected]://www.skirridinn.com/https://www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk/skirrid-inn/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Skirrid_Innhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glynd%C5%B5r_rebellionhttps://www.landoflegends.wales/location/the-skirrid-mountain-inn-llanfihangelhttps://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-skirrid-inn/https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/george-hanging-judge-jeffreys/https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-skirrid-mountain-inn-llanfihangel-crucorneyhttps://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2002/10/31/ancient-inn-has-links-with-notorious-hanging-judge/https://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/hauntings/the-skirrid-mountain-inn/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jeffreys,_1st_Baron_Jeffreys

Send us Fan MailJoin Mags in extending Spooky Season as she explores the mystery of the Cŵn Annwn in Welsh folklore.Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected] Folk Tales Christine WillisonCeredigion Folk Tales Peter StevensonMyths from Wales Louisa Tarver (2024)https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/tag/cwn-annwn/https://mysterioustimes.co.uk/2024/07/21/the-cwn-annwn/https://www.pucaprinthouse.com/post/mythical-beasts-of-waleshttps://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PucaPrinthouse?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1292082397https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/51995https://cmrosens.com/2019/12/19/welsh-gothic-tropes-iv-the-cwn-annwn/https://stephraemoran.com/cwn-annwn/https://monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Cwn_Annwn

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we are discussing three missing persons that have left three families with questions that remain unanswered.In today's episode, we are discussing the disappearances of:- Catrin Maguire-  Jordan Moray- Lorraine RidoutWhere you can find us?**Our brand new website is coming soon**Join our Facebook discussion group!For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email - [email protected].

Send us Fan MailThe 'Prince of Wales' is a title that is commonly associated with the current royal family, with the children of English monarchs tending to inherit the title. At the time of writing, the current holder is Prince William, with him having inherited it   when his father became King. But centuries it was a title that was reserved for someone who was Welsh. In today's episode, Mags tells the story of Owain Glyndŵr, the last, ever, Welsh Prince of Wales. Where you can find us?Join our Facebook discussion group!For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIn April 1948, the body of Jerzy Strzadala was located in Aberdare Park, South Wales. He had been murdered but until now, little has been known about his death. This episode delves deep into his case, sharing his story and what is known about his murder. Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected]://eehe.org.uk/?p=63064https://www.polishexilesofww2.org/stanislaw-lindahttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/frenzied-murder-miner-welsh-park-19297113https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66581131

Send us Fan MailIn 1965, Capel Celyn -  rural community to the Northwest of Bala in Gwynedd - was flooded in order to provide a water supply for Liverpool city. Despite local opposition, Liverpool council did not require Welsh approval and the proposal went ahead. It remains a disaster that is a prominent symbol if injustice on the Welsh consciousness, and in today's episode Mags considers why.  Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected]://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ghostly-remains-flooded-welsh-village-24575116https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/people-wales-painted-more-50-16179945https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64799911https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0f245q6Dr Wyn Thomas (2023). Tryweryn: New Dawn?.‌

Send us Fan MailOn the 24th of October 2004, James Nutley vanished whilst on holiday in Tenby, West Wales. To this date, he remains missing and the nature of his disappearance is still a mystery. James' family have repeatedly praised the Missing Person charity for the work they've done in helping them navigate his disappearance. His profile, with Missing Persons, can be found here. All sources used in this episode can be found at the bottom of the shownotes. Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected]://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/james-nutley-04-007533https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66057032https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/channel-5-vanished-james-nutley-31503405https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/our-son-seen-just-metres-27231279https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23612553.missing-caldicot-man-james-nutley-new-podcast-series/https://pembrokeshire-herald.com/83292/caldicot-family-still-have-hopes-to-find-missing-son-james-nutley-19-years-on/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-man-missing-20-years-30367210https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/23612646.james-nutley-caldicot-missing-tenby-focus-new-podcast/https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-07-04/we-want-closure-parents-not-giving-up-almost-20-years-since-son-vanished

Send us Fan MailOn the 15th of February 2003, Louise and her baby daughter Tia were murdered at the hands of Louise's partner. This episode tells Louise's story and considers whether 23-years is a fair sentence. I want to offer a word of caution before you get into the episode, because this case is horrific. It’s containing domestic abuse, drug abuse, potential SA and the murder of a woman and young baby. This episode is not appropriate for many, and if any of these topics might be triggering, I’d urge you to stop the episode now. Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected]://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2774853.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/3504857.sthttps://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/family-woman-brutally-murdered-jealous-23334787https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/18759310.isle-wight-prison-officer-accused-sexual-relationship-double-murderer/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Father+killed+wife+and+baby%3B+Depraved+misfit+admits+murders-a0108052189https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/family/real-stories-can-call-you-559846https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/dad-strangled-daughter-and-mum-2471028https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9122675/Mother-three-prison-officer-32-jailed-affair-baby-killing-double-murderer.htmlhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/HE+WILL+ROT+IN+PRISON+FOR+23+YEARS+AT+LEAST.-a0139982485https://laurendunneastleymemorialfund.org/about-lauren-2/https://eu.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/movies/1/01/01/cbs-draws-awareness-to-breakup-violence/3181843/

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Mag’s discusses the legend of the Welsh Atlantis.Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected]://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/waleshistory/2012/03/legend_of_cantrer_gwaelod.html**https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095546888**https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48407795Edwards, G. (1849). The Inundation of Cantre 'R Gwaelod. Available online: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=t7oHAAAAQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=falseHaslett, S. & Willis, D. (2022). The ‘lost’ islands of Cardigan Bay, Wales, UK: insights into the post-glacial evolution of some Celtic coasts of northwest Europe. Atlantic Geoscience, 58, 131–146. https://doi.org/10.4138/atlgeo.2022.005https://snowdonia.gov.wales/discover/history-and-heritage/mythology-and-folklore/seithenyn/https://www.literaturewales.org/our-projects/lwcommissions/tamar-eluned-williams/week-three/https://nation.cymru/news/cantrer-gwaelod/https://kerilthomas.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/the-legend-of-the-drowned-hundred-the-kingdom-of-cantrer-gwaelod/https://www.library.wales/discover-learn/digital-exhibitions/manuscripts/the-middle-ages/the-black-book-of-carmarthenhttps://glaemscrafu.jrrvf.com/english/cantrergwaelod.htmlhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/stunning-ancient-forest-welsh-beach-16309498Ashton, W. (1920) The Evolution of a Coast-Line: Barrow to Aberystwyth and The Isle of Man, with notes on Lost Towns, Submarine Discoveries Available online: https://ia801600.us.archive.org/13/items/evolutionofcoast00ashtrich/evolutionofcoast00ashtrich.pdf(Accessed: December 14, 2023)Nunn, P (2021) Worlds in Shadow: Submerged lands in Science, Memory and Myth BloomsburyPeacock, T. L. (1

Send us Fan MailOn the 1st of February 1996, talented lyricist and songwriter, Richey Edwards vanished. Since then sightings of him have been reported around the world but what likely happened to the missing Manic Street Preacher?Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross).Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected] usedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richey_Edwardshttps://www.independent.co.uk/voices/missing-street-preacher-1270691.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4210451.stmhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/nov/26/richey-edwards-manic-street-preachershttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/fascinating-secrets-buried-under-severn-14427870https://www.amazon.co.uk/Withdrawn-Traces-Searching-Foreword-Edwards/dp/0753545349https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-about-Manic-Street-Preachers/dp/0753501392https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4RlOiVJjCo

Send us Fan MailThe Mari Lwyd is a symbol of Welsh mythology and it's a tradition that is now recognised around the world. In this episode, Mags discusses the Mari Lwyd, what we know about it's origin and how the tradition continues today. Corresponding blog post - Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected] (2011) Tradition of the Mari Lwyd - BBC Cymru Available at https://youtu.be/G_xFo6Hifzk?feature=shared(Accessed December 11, 2023)Broster, H. (2019) The tradition of the Welsh Christmas horse skull: Mari Lwyd in Dinas Mawddwy - We learn Welsh. https://welearnwelsh.com/blog/welsh-christmas-horse-skull-mari-lwyd/. (Accessed: December 1, 2023)Castleton, D. (2023) 5 Really weird Christmas Folkloric customs. https://www.davidcastleton.net/strange-christmas-folklore-customs-mari-lwyd/ (Accessed: December 1, 2023)Christmas Traditions: The Mari Lwyd (June 14, 2014). https://museum.wales/articles/1187/Christmas-Traditions-The-Mari-Lwyd/ (Accessed: December 1, 2023)Folk Songs – Roy Saer and folk song collecting at St Fagans (no date). https://museum.wales/collections/folksongs/?id=2(Accessed: December 1, 2023).Http://www.folkwales.org.uk/mari.html (Accessed: December 8, 2023)Howell, David ORCID: 0000-0002-7875-1002 (2018) Contemporising Custom: the re-imagining of the Mari Lwyd. International Journal of Intangible Heritage, 13. pp. 66-79.Ifans, R. (2022). Stars and Ribbons: Winter Wassailing in Wales. University of Wales PressITV News (2022) '‘No music on a dead planet’ - New Mari Lwyd mural urging climate change action appears in Cardiff,' ITV News, 30 March. https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2022-03-30/mural-depicting-the-mari-lwyd-appears-in-cardiff-city-centre. (Accessed December 8, 2023)Mentrau Iaith (2020) https://youtu.be/r3aXbGl5UQ4?feature=sharedOwen, T.M. (1959) Welsh Folk Customs. National Museum of Wales, J.D. Lewis and Sons Ltd, Gomerian Press, LlandysulPeate, I.C. (1935) '88. A Welsh Wassail-Bowl: With a Note on the Mari Lwyd.,' Man, 35, p. 81. https://doi.org/10.2307/2789906.Price, S. (2023) Mari Lwyd and the appropriation of Welsh mythology. https://nation.cymru/opinion/mari-lwyd-and-the-appropriation-of-welsh-mythology/. (Accessed December 12,2023)Rees

Send us Fan MailOn the 4th of July 1995, a bus crashed in South Wales, killing 10 and injuring many others.In the months that followed, the incident became one many that as used to justify calls for changes in the law. Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link.Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross).Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below.We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email.Both hosts have access [email protected] usedhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/20-years-raglan-coach-crash-9464113https://www.independent.co.uk/news/daytrip-coach-crash-kills-eight-1590009.htmlhttps://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12099214.eight-die-in-coach-crash-eight-die-as-bus-crashes/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/coach-driver-cleared-after-crash-1263067.htmlhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/survivors-outrage-heartless-vandals-deface-9465579http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/528862.stmhttps://www.monmouthshirebeacon.co.uk/news/call-for-action-after-yet-another-crash-on-busy-a40-at-raglan-561615https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/07/05/Seven-dead-43-hurt-in-UK-coach-crash/5200804916800/

Send us Fan MailOn the 30th of December 2012, Kyle Vaughan disappeared, with his car having been found abandoned on the  A467 between Crosskeys and Risca. There appeared to have been an accident, the car having been severely damaged but the driver was never located. In the years since, there have been a number of arrests, none of which resulted in a conviction. In today's episode, Kay Page tells Kyle's story and asks the question of where is he?Find out more about Kyle's caseThere is now a dedicated Facebook page for Kyle's case, which is occasionally updated. There is also a fundraiser in relation to Kyle Vaughan's case. There is currently a £20,000.00 in relation to the case from Crimestoppers.Where you can find us?For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link. Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles (@kaycpage and @mags.cross). Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage.Work with us?If you have a particular case that you would like us to cover, please feel free to contact us via the email below. We are also open to discussing business and sponsorship opportunities via this email. Both hosts have access. [email protected] was unable to find the podcast that I referenced in this episode, and it seems as if it is no longer available. However, it was called 'Somebody knows'.Birt, E. (2023) Search for missing man continues - 11 years after murder investigation launched, South Wales Argus. Available at: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24011242.eleven-years-newbridge-man-kyle-vaughan-disappeared/ (Accessed: 02 January 2024). Evans, T. (2023) Kyle Vaughan: Renewed appeal decade on from man’s disappearance after crash, Sky News. Available at: https://news.sky.com/story/kyle-vaughan-renewed-appeal-decade-on-from-mans-disappearance-after-crash-12932591 (Accessed: 02 January 2024). Gurner, R. (2022) Ten years since Kyle Vaughan went missing and police are still no closer to what happened, Caerphilly Observer. Available at: https://caerphilly.observer/news/1014892/ten-years-since-kyle-vaughan-went-missing-and-police-are-still-no-closer-to-what-happened/ (Accessed: 02 January 2024). ITV News (2023) Reward doubles for details about man who went missing a decade ago, ITV News. Available at: https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-08-03/reward-doubles-about-man-who-went-missing-a-decade-ago (Accessed: 02 January 2024). Kyle Vaughan Mur