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

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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