Russ Williams
WHO THE FOLK Dances with Mari?
In this interview I speak with two members of Llantrisant Folk Club, who help keep the tradition of the Mari Lwyd alive in their community.
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Russ Williams
- Oct 8, 2022
- 11 min
WHO THE FOLK is Peter Stevenson?
I consider Welsh folklore as a whole and speak with Peter Stevenson, the man who inspired me to write this blog in the first place.
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Russ Williams
- May 11, 2022
- 12 min
WHO THE FOLK is Sarah Woodbury?
I speak with American author Sarah Woodbury about her royal Welsh ancestry and on writing about Welsh mythology from across the Atlantic.
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Russ Williams
- Apr 7, 2022
- 25 min
WHERE THE FOLK is the Girl of My Dreams, cont?
The Dream of Macsen Wledig takes me back to my hometown of Caernarfon, a place teeming with ghost stories...
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Russ Williams
- Apr 2, 2022
- 22 min
WHERE THE FOLK can I hear the Scream of a Banshee?
Caerphilly, a town tormented by several female spirits, one of whom, Gwrach-y-Rhibyn, sounds oddly familiar...
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Russ Williams
- Mar 24, 2022
- 13 min
WHERE THE FOLK did the Flower-Faced Girl go? Part IV
On the last stop on our "Magical Mystery Tour" of the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, we go jungle-trekking at Maentwrog...
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Russ Williams
- Mar 17, 2022
- 10 min
WHERE THE FOLK did the Flower-Faced Girl go? Part III
At the next stop on our "Magical Mystery Tour" of the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogion, I explore Llech Ronw and Tomen y Mur.
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Russ Williams
- Mar 9, 2022
- 11 min
WHERE THE FOLK did the Flower-Faced Girl go? Part II
Dyffryn Nantlle, the first stop on our "Magical Mystery Tour" of the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi- site of a mysterious floating island...
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Russ Williams
- Mar 2, 2022
- 14 min
WHERE THE FOLK did the Flower-Faced Girl go? Part I
Heading off on our "Magical Mystery Tour" of the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi from Dinas Dinlle.
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Russ Williams
- Feb 24, 2022
- 35 min
WHO THE FOLK are Dean Powell and Dr William Price?
Dean Powell- author, historian, guest speaker, tour guide and compere, talks about Llantrisant and the life and times of Dr William Price.
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Russ Williams
- Feb 23, 2022
- 17 min
WHERE THE FOLK did the "Mad Doctor" go to burn the Baby Welsh Messiah?
Taking a photo of the statue of Dr William Price opens up Pandora's Box as I discover Llantrisant, a town rich in history and lore.
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Russ Williams
- Jan 28, 2022
- 25 min
WHERE THE FOLK is the "Welsh Valentine's Day" from?
Santes Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers... and sick animals. Her feast day is growing in popularity, but what's it all about...?
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Russ Williams
- Jan 14, 2022
- 28 min
WHERE THE FOLK can I listen to Talking Starlings and a Welsh Banger? Part II
Concerning Harlech Castle, the history and lore of Owain Glyndŵr and the seven-year siege that inspired the song "Men of Harlech".
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Russ Williams
- Jan 7, 2022
- 12 min
WHERE THE FOLK can I listen to Talking Starlings and a Welsh Banger? Part I
The story of Branwen from the Second Branch of the Mabinogi and its influence on place-names in both Wales and Ireland...
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Russ Williams
- Oct 5, 2021
- 8 min
WHERE THE FOLK has the Most Extortionate Toll Charge Ever?
Devil's Bridge in Ceredigion, where the fee is the soul of the first living thing to cross over...
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Russ Williams
- Sep 29, 2021
- 9 min
WHERE THE FOLK can I find a Giant Beaver Monster?
Did you know that there's a "Welsh Loch Ness Monster"? Well, kind of...
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Russ Williams
- Sep 24, 2021
- 11 min
WHERE THE FOLK do Skeleton Brides, Disgraced Kings and Nazi Spies go to hide? Part II
Delving further into the story of Rhys and Meinir, I climb Yr Eifl and visit the church at Clynnog Fawr.
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Russ Williams
- Sep 17, 2021
- 11 min
WHERE THE FOLK do Skeleton Brides, Disgraced Kings and Nazi Spies go to hide? Part I
The cursed land of Nant Gwrtheyrn is home to far more than a famous Welsh love story...
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Russ Williams
- Apr 30, 2021
- 18 min
WHERE THE FOLK did King Arthur, his Sleeping Army and the Giant Caveman go?
The story of King Arthur's links to Wales and of a red herring which led to the discovery of a giant cave-dweller...
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Russ Williams
- Apr 21, 2021
- 12 min
WHERE THE FOLK can I find a genuine Fairy Tale Castle?
The story of Pennard Castle and the Verry Volk of the Gower Peninsula.
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