Responsible for killing around fifty sheep centred on the village of Pontrhydfendigaid in 1995, the ‘Beast of Bont’ is the most feared mysterious predator in Wales. Expert vets that examined the carcasses said the animal that caused the damage was more powerful than a fox or dog. Many people believe the beast to be a large cat, such as a puma or leopard.
On 6th February 2012 the following article by Dan Newling entitled ‘Reason for Zimbabwe reservoir delays… mermaids have been hounding workers away!‘, appeared in the Daily Mail.
Dragons / Folklore / Folktales / Legends / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published March 10, 2012 · Last modified November 23, 2018
The Story of Llud and Llevelys appears in the The Mabinogion and here is the translation published by Lady Charlotte Guest (1877).
Haunted Wedding Venue / Hauntings
by Ian · Published March 10, 2012 · Last modified November 2, 2018
Dating from 1734, Springkell House was built by the Maxwell family, Barons of Kirkconnel and Springkell since 1609. The mansion passed into the hands of the Johnson-Ferguson family in 1894 when Springkell was sold to Sir Jabez Edward Johnson-Ferguson (Born 27 November 1849 – Died 10 December 1929), Director of the Bolckow Vaughan mining company and Member of Parliament for Loughborough.
Apparitions / Black Dogs / Haunted Hotels / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings
by Ian · Published March 7, 2012 · Last modified December 8, 2018
Now converted into a series of private residences, the reputedly haunted, Grade II listed Savernake Forest Hotel was built by George William Frederick Brudenell-Bruce, 2nd Marquess of Ailesbury and Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Born 20 November 1804 – Died 6 January 1878) in 1864.
Folklore / Folktales / King Arthur / Legends / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published March 4, 2012 · Last modified December 31, 2018
Peredur The Son Of Evrawc is one the tales in the Mabinogion. This English translation by Lady Charlotte Guest was published in 1877.
Folklore / Folktales / King Arthur / Legends / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published March 2, 2012 · Last modified December 31, 2018
The Lady Of The Fountain is one the tales in the Mabinogion. This English translation by Lady Charlotte Guest was published in 1877.
Nothing now remains of Habergham Hall which stood on the western boundary of Burnley not far from the cemetery. Ancestral home of the Habergham family, the following extract concerning traditions surrounding the last Mrs Habergham appeared in ‘Lancashire Legends’ (1873) by John Harland & T T Wilkinson.
Civil War Hauntings / Hauntings / Lillie Langtry / Usual Suspects
by Ian · Published February 29, 2012 · Last modified November 6, 2018
According to ‘And Still They Serve, A complete Guide to the Military Ghosts of Britain’ by Richard Mckenzie and ‘Frommer’s 24 Great Walks in London’, 19 Dunraven Street is reputedly haunted by numerous ghosts.
Book Review / Druidism / Occult / Occult Traditions / Pantheons / Review
by Ian · Published February 29, 2012 · Last modified October 14, 2018
A Druid Priest tells the story of living her spirituality in the modern world, based on the popular blog. What do people think of when they hear the word ‘Druidry?’ The realquestions, not the ‘old men in white robes’ stereotypes. What makes a Druid? What do they do?
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