More legends and folklore from Barry, Bridgend and the Vale (Paperback)

Description After the rapturous reviews of the best-selling ‘Legends and folklore of Bridgend and the Vale’ comes Graham Loveluck-Edwards’ eagerly awaited follow up. In this book some of the more fascinating chapters in South Wales’ local history are examined, along with myths, legends, folklore, and ghost stories. To say nothing of the catalogue of mythical beasts from across South Wales which are uncovered here. Such as an explanation as to why the people of eighteenth century Cadoxton and Wenvoe were believed by their neighbours to be plagued by werewolves. We look at the scandal that surrounded St Donats Castle passing out of the hands of Stradlings, how the Tubervilles became a Welsh rather than Norman family, we look at a crop of notorious local outlaws and the fate that befell them. From the everyday to the enchanted, the horrifying to the humorous, the factual to the fanciful, this is the history of Glamorgan as the bards would have told it: full of embellishments, sensationalism, and flair, but all firmly within the context of history, and the real people and events that comprise it. If you are familiar with places like Cardiff, Llantrisant, Bridgend, Maesteg, Porthcawl, Cowbridge, Barry, Dinas Powys, Llantwit Major and everywhere in between here is a compendium of the more hair-raising things that were reported on your doorstep. Its high-octane stuff but suitable for all ages. To give you an idea of content, here is a list of chapters: Stories based on history The nemesis of Colyn Dolphyn Secrets of Ewenny Priory A road through millennia – the ancient Glamorgan ridgeway Legends of the Tubervilles The imposter of St Donats Halloween and its local origins Ianto Ffranc; the hapless highwayman Barry – The holy day resort The mystery of Porthkerry Castle Tough justice The hanged man pilgrimage The first wave of ‘Cool Cymru’ King Arthur’s landmark victory Balls against the wall Musing on place names in the Glamorgan   Myths, folklore and the supernatural I want to suck your gwaed The quirky family of St Cadoc Gateways to the underworld The drover of Craig-y-Dinas Shapeshifters and transmogrification The legend of Castell Coch The white ladies of West Orchard and Llantrisant Gwrach-Y-Rhibyn – The hag of the mists When an ill wind blows If you missed the first volume and want to find out more, please click this link SPECIAL OFFER: BUY BOTH VOLUMES ONE AND TWO FOR JUST £20 (Discount of £5.98 off RRP) If you would like to view videos which give you more idea of the content of this book please visit my YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/user/grahamLoveluck  IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION. I dispatch my books with Royal Mail. As much as they do not guarantee delivery dates for standard first and second class post, in the run up to Christmas delivery times will inevitably be extended beyond the normal 3-5 days.