Retelling North Wales' myths and legends

The legends surrounding an ancient country estate in Denbighshire particularly the historic legacy of the last aristocratic family who owned the great hall and the estate.

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Friday, 23 August 2013

Ghosts in our midst

Is there a reason for certain ghost stories to prevail, century after century ? Carried through the generations within storytelling traditions.
Follow this journey and find out why !


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Having moved to North Wales some years ago I was intrigued by the tales and rumours told by local folks - especially the ghost stories reiterated by well known skeptics.


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Labels: Denbighshire, estate, fantasy, folklore, ghosts, hall, hospital, Llanbedr, myths.legends, North Wales, sanatorium, tales.stories, TB
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