Podcasts about Llangollen

Happy Pride Month! This week's episode celebrates pioneering LGBTQ+ folks from around the world. Hannah shares the story of Revolutionary War hero Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, whose contributions to the war improved the performance of U.S. troops. Lori covers the "Ladies of Llangollen," Eleanor Charlotte Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, who lived together as a couple during the Georgian era. Sheena shares the story of Eddie Sandifer, a pioneering Mississippi gay rights advocate and the Robin Hood of the Civil Rights movement.

Love in the Lav Series, Episode # 1 of 4. Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler, colloquially known as the Ladies of Llangollen, lived together in North Wales for 51 years in a cottage that they renovated and designed to suit their tastes, on an estate where they built gravel footpaths wending through perfectly lush gardens planted with all manner of shrubs, flowers, fruit trees and bushes, and vegetables. They embraced the “rural retirement” so admired and extolled by eighteenth century philosophers, poets, and artists; and presented their domestic arrangement as the rare but mostly acceptable “romantic friendship” written about in novels and poems. The inscription on Sarah Ponsonby's tomb is no accident. The Ladies of Llangollen were a queer couple who dedicated their lives to one another, and to the home they built and shared in North Wales - and this month we're lifting up stories of queer and trans folks in history, beginning with these two reclusive (but bizarrely public) Irish women who eloped to Wales together. Bibliography Averill Earls, Love in the Lav: A Social Biography of Same-Sex Desire in Ireland, 1922-72, Temple University Press, 2025.  Fiona Brideoake, The Ladies of Llangollen: Desire, Indeterminacy, and the Legacies of Criticism (Bucknell University Press, 2017) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexandra Vasti is the author of Earl Crush, Ne'er Duke Well, and the Halifax sisters series, and she joins me to talk about activism in history and about haunted houses, historical lesbians, and historical erotica.A Housekeeping Note: I recorded this several months ago, and due to a bunch of file corruption and restoring backups, this episode fell out of my workflow. My apologies to Alexandra, and to you, for that mishap.You can find Alexandra Vashti at her website, AlexandraVashti.com, and on TikTok and Instagram as @AlexandraVashti – where she posts erotic history reels!We also mentioned:Fonthill AbbeyRictor NortonAnn ListerThe Ladies of Llangollen The British Museum image for “larking,” which is NSFW  Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra Vasti is the author of Earl Crush, Ne'er Duke Well, and the Halifax sisters series, and she joins me to talk about activism in history and about haunted houses, historical lesbians, and historical erotica.A Housekeeping Note: I recorded this several months ago, and due to a bunch of file corruption and restoring backups, this episode fell out of my workflow. My apologies to Alexandra, and to you, for that mishap.You can find Alexandra Vashti at her website, AlexandraVashti.com, and on TikTok and Instagram as @AlexandraVashti – where she posts erotic history reels!We also mentioned:Fonthill AbbeyRictor NortonAnn ListerThe Ladies of Llangollen The British Museum image for “larking,” which is NSFW  Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spend a bookish weekend with us in a country manor house! For centuries, nobles and ne'er-do-wells have gathered on country estates for a bit of leisure, a lot of sumptuous food, sparkling conversation, and general good cheer. You're invited to join us at Trevor Hall for a modern take on the traditional manor house weekend. Together, we'll make ourselves at home in this historic Georgian mansion surrounded by the picturesque North Wales countryside. We'll talk about books, share gourmet meals in the Great Hall, play parlor games, ramble in the Welsh hills, listen to stories by candlelight, and be dazzled by an illusionist from London. Our weekend begins in Manchester, England — a UNESCO City of Literature. We'll take over a boutique hotel in the city center where we'll enjoy an evening pub meetup, spend the night, and start our morning with a breakfast fry-up. Then we're off to the Elizabeth Gaskell House for a private tour of the Victorian villa where the author wrote her classic novel ‘North and South' (and entertained literary friends like Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens). After a restorative tea-and-cake break, we'll ride together via private motor coach — just over an hour — through the rugged countryside to Llangollen, a charming historic town on the River Dee in North Wales. Our destination: Trevor Hall. The Hall is a Georgian mansion on a wooded hilltop overlooking green slopes dotted with sheep and horses. After a tour of the house and gardens, we'll ease into country living in the Hall's luxurious (and tastefully eclectic) rooms. With literary activities, entertainment, and surprises planned throughout the weekend, you're sure to be delighted — and have plenty of time to connect with old and new bookish friends. For complete details about the weekend and lots of photos, visit strongsenseofplace.com/weekend. For early access to tickets for a Readers' Weekend at Trevor Hall, join our Patreon. To be notified the minute tickets go on sale, join our free Substack newsletter. Parts of the Strong Sense of Place podcast are produced in udio. Some effects are provided by soundly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's become a feature of the countryside Christmas.....the increasingly popular festive tractor run. Country Focus presenter, Caroline Evans joins the Young Farmers for this year's parade through the towns and villages around Llangollen.

Written by a Listener and friend of the show the wonderful Glen Buglass this incredibly creepy tale is set near Llangollen in Wales . This episode is slightly different as I am reading Glen's wonderful tale and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thank you Glen if you wish to support the show why not buy me a kO-FI at www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton or become a patreon at www.patreon.com/owenstaton7 you can find out more about me at www.welshstoryteller.com Please do not listen whilst driving or operating machinery Take care Owen

In this podcast episode Garrett Stevens is joined by Reverend Lee Taylor to discuss altered states of consciousness in Christian mysticism, and how many mystical experiences seem to describe out of body experiences. They also explore the role that sound healing can play in churches as a tool for healing, spiritual practice, and building community. If you resonate with this message, consider exploring Lee Taylors new guided meditation with Hemi-Sync®... ❤️ Blessings of the Heart: https://bit.ly/4efesOu Reverend Lee Taylor, known for his progressive outlook and commitment to inclusivity, serves as the vicar of three churches nestled in and around the picturesque town of Llangollen in North Wales (UK). His visionary approach blends tradition with modern spirituality, meeting the evolving needs of his congregation and beyond. Explore Lee Taylors new guided meditation with Hemi-Sync®: https://bit.ly/4efesOu Connect with Reverend Lee Taylor: Website: https://www.stcollenschurch.org.uk/ Tik Tok: @leetaylor968 X: @FrLeeAnthony

Send us a textThis episode focusses on engines from Africa. The first returned to steam after 20 years of restoration work and fundraising from dedicated volunteers – the NG 15 134. Alasdair talks to volunteer project leader Adrian Strachan and some of the volunteers and staffNow you know many a gem is found browsing a Railway Second hand book stall – a pastime Sharon from our Railway Ride Outs and Alasdair have in common.Well our second story from Africa this episode came to light when Alasdair was looking through books with a colleague John Gardener now retired and volunteering in Sussex.And to round off the heritage railway season and this episode more Railway Ride outs from Sharon Gregory as she visits four Welsh lines by motorbike; the Gwili, Teifi Valley, Llangollen and the Welsh Highland Heritage. Links to the railways mentioned below: Watch- NG15-134 in Steam for the First Time Sept 24on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways You Tube Channel - credit John WoodenNG15-134 Restoration websiteNorgrove Railway, California Sharon Gregory's Railway Rideouts visited:Gwili RailwayLlangollen RailwayTeifi Valley RailwayWelsh Highland Heritage RailwayThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle - landowners across Wales are urged to be on the lookout for signs of a pest that has been found in Monmouthshire for the first time.Agricultural pollution - a three month ban on muck-spreading came into force across Wales this week. We hear what it means for the industry and the environmentA community wetland - how a Welsh housing group has helped its tenants save an area of wetland in Cynon Taf, which was once intended for housing.and in fine voice at a church in Llangollen, there's a revival of the ancient art of Gregorian chanting

Spooky season is starting early this year! The "Ladies of Llangollen" are the cottage-core lesbian ghosts that (allegedly) haunt an idyllic country retreat in Wales. This is their story.  Thank you to Terry Poison for the use of our theme song "Comme Ci Comme Ca"  Join our FREE Discord  Find us on Instagram, TikTok and Patreon.

This episode is a joyful collaboration with Tracy of the UK Travel Podcast. When one of your best friends invites you to his wedding in the Lake District in England, you say yes! We first met Cham in Cambodia - back in Episode 114 - and we've holidayed with him across Asia ever since, but meeting up in the UK to celebrate his wedding was our most exciting adventure together yet. My 14-year-old son and I took the opportunity to explore some more of north-west England and northern Wales while we were there, taking in Manchester, Liverpool, the Lake District, and northern Wales, including Wrexham and Llangollen. In this collab with the UK Travel Podcast, Tracy interviews me about my UK experience and I describe it through a thoughtful travel lens, from our planning, our experiences and then our post-trip reflection. There's also some unexpected sandwich chat! Links: Tracy Collins - UK Travel Planning https://uktravelplanning.com And, Tracy's Global Travel Planning at https://globaltravelplanning.com  Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com  Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/326  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off the plot today and into the Suffolk garden of writer, critic and lifelong gardener Olivia Laing. Laing's diverse career began with their involvement in road protests in the 1980s & 1990s where they lived completely off grid: this led to training as a herbalist, before moving into the literary world. As the deputy books editor of The Observer they wrote extensively on arts and culture, before authoring award winning auto-fiction novel Crudo, and several celebrated works of non-fiction - the most recent of which, The Garden Against Time, uses today's Suffolk garden setting as a lens through which to explore the concept of paradise and the varied, surprising stories of gardens. Whilst Flo and Olivia pot up geraniums they discuss the concept of the gardens as a queer haven for artists like Derek Jarman, Cedric Morris, Vita Sackville-West and the ladies of Llangollen. Flo has her first go at worm harvesting and Flo and Olivia reflect on the growing urgency for public gardens that provide a refuge from urban stressors as well as the climate crisis. Presenter - Flo Dill, Producer - Lizzy King, Editing - Femi Oriogun-Williams, Sound Recording & Mastering - Sophie EllisonMusic - Cleaners from Venus - The Artichoke That Loved Me, courtesy of Martin Newell & Captured Tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thelesbianprojectpod.comLesbian Space Witches in Star Wars https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jun/18/star-wars-fans-abandon-ship-disney-brings-lesbian-/The Bikeriders https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21454134/ Anniversary of final episode of Xena Warrior Princess https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/us-showbiz/how-lucy-lawless-racy-lesbian-33049592The Ladies of Llangollen ht…

Las "Señoritas de Llangollen", Eleanor Butler y Sarah Ponsonby, fueron dos mujeres irlandesas que, en el siglo XVIII, desafiaron las convenciones sociales de su tiempo al decidir vivir juntas en Llangollen, Gales, lejos de las expectativas tradicionales de matrimonio y vida doméstica prescritas para las mujeres de su estatus. Ambas mujeres se encontraron y formaron un profundo lazo basado en intereses intelectuales compartidos y un deseo mutuo de independencia, vamos, que se enamoraron y querían vivir juntas. A pesar de los intentos de sus familias de casarlas adecuadamente, ambas rechazaron múltiples propuestas matrimoniales y, en 1778, planearon y ejecutaron su famosa fuga a Gales. A menudo descrita como una "amistad romántica", su convivencia desafió las narrativas convencionales sobre las relaciones entre mujeres de su tiempo. La pareja también es considerada un temprano ejemplo de relación queer, viviendo abiertamente juntas en una época en que tales relaciones eran socialmente inaceptables. Las músicas de este episodio las podréis encontrar aquí: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68AbQAGC5XJVItUtKJdWDC?si=4e51163a1b134674

di Daniele Biaggi | Forse tutt* ormai conoscerete la storia di Gentleman Jack, alias Anne Lister, una delle prime donne a vivere pubblicamente una relazione lesbica agli inizi dell'800. Ma è probabile che in poch* di voi abbiano invece sentito parlare delle Signore di Llangollen, una coppia di donne irlandesi che per vivere il proprio amore sfidò le convenzioni della società del Settecento, e la cui vicenda è ora parte del folklore inglese e della storia della comunità lgbtq+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Als „Gentleman Jack“ wurde sie einem internationalen Serienpublikum bekannt; als leidenschaftliche Tagebuchschreiberin mit Liebe zum Detail ist sie ein wahres Geschenk an die queere Geschichte: Anne Lister (1791-1840) - lesbische Landadlige, Frauenheldin, Unternehmerin, Europareisende und schillernde Figur in der lokalen Politik. Kommt mit auf eine Reise ins Nordengland zur Zeit der industriellen Revolution und geht mit mir auf Spurensuche nach queerem Leben in einer Ära, bevor es eine Sprache für die Liebe zwischen Frauen gab. Literatur und Links: Helena Whitbread: The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, Vol. 1: I Know My Own Heart, London 2010 [1988] Vol. 2: No Priest But Love, London 2011 [1992] Jill Liddington: Female Fortune. Land, Gender and Authority. The Anne Lister Diaries and Other Writings 1833-36, London/New York 1998. Martha Vicinus: Intimate Friends: Women Who Loved Women, 1778–1928, Chicago 2004. Angela Steidele: Anne Lister. Eine erotische Biografie, Berlin 2017. Dies.: Geschichte einer Liebe. Adele Schopenhauer und Sibylle Mertens, Berlin 2011. Elizabeth Mavor: The Ladies of Llangollen, London 1971. Rictor Norton: Anne Lister, The First Modern Lesbian, August 2003 (letzter Zugriff April 2024) Mehr über das Digitalisierungs- und Transkriptionsprojekt der West Yorkshire Archive Services: hier und hier. Bildquellen für die Folgengrafik: Porträt: Joshua Horner, ca. 1830, via Wikimedia Commons; Tagebuchseite : West Yorkshire Archive Service, Signatur SH:7/ML/E/10/0007 Hat dir die Folge gefallen? Unterstütze den Podcast mit einem Beitrag deiner Wahl!

A slightly spookier recording for me from the woods at night as we look back at the fond memories of boat life!Find me all over the internet: https://linktr.ee/sortofinterestingPlace mentioned in this episode: Offa's Dyke Path, Trevor Hall Woods, The Poachers Chirk, Llangollen, Trevor, Garth, Dinas Bran Castle Ruins.Support the show

On June 16, 1990, 52-year-old Trevaline Evans put a sign on the door of her antique shop saying, “be back in 2 minutes.” The Llangollen, Wales resident popped over to a nearby store and bought an apple and a banana, then disappeared. There were sightings of a woman matching her description around town at different points that afternoon and evening, including one that said she was speaking to a well-dressed man. But she never went back to re-open her store. As the investigation into Trevaline Evans's disappearance got underway, it turned out that this unassuming mom and antique lover had some secrets. For over thirty years, police have been trying to figure out if Trevaline's disappearance was related to what was actually happening in her personal life, or if it was because of a killer who happened to be nearby. Strange messages that have popped up in recent years indicate that there is a great deal in the Trevaline Evans case that lies just below the surface.Anyone with information regarding Trevaline Evans is asked to contact UK Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. They also have an anonymous tip form available on their website.Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came HomeFind us everywhereGet episodes early and ad-free on PatreonMerch storeFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog

Join me for a night time canal walk to a pub! A few memories from my old winter mooring spot on the Llangollen Canal.Find me all over the internet: https://linktr.ee/sortofinterestingPlace names mentioned in this episode (for those looking on Google Maps!)Weston Rhyn, Chirk, Llangollen, The Poachers, Pub, Chirk Bank.Support the show

Join me for a walk and a talk as we head down the canal towpath on a chilly evening and share a few memories from this stretch of water by Llangollen.Bonus: The Temptation of the Chip Van!Find my videos, books, Patreon and more here: https://linktr.ee/sortofinterestingSupport the show

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Alasdair visits Bala Lake Railway and chat to Julian Birley BEM, chair of Bala Lake Railway Trust to discuss the challenges they are working to overcome in their bid to extend the narrow gauge line from its current terminus to a new station site closer to Bala town centre. Volunteer Dinah Delchambre also speaks about organising fundraising activities for the Bala Lake Railway Trust appeal. For further information see: https://www.balalakerailwaytrust.org.ukFor information about travelling on the Bala Lake Railway: https://shop.bala-lake-railway.co.uk/book/A few miles to the east, Alasdair talks to Terry Pickthall of the Llangollen and Corwen Railway, before hearing in more detail from Management Team member, Peter Neve, about the development of the new station which incorporates traditional heritage features and modern design elements at Corwen. Husband and wife team, Wayne & Sue Ronneback, duty station masters, offer a glimpse of their roles as volunteers before passengers and local residents comment on the favourable impact the return of trains is having on the town. For further information, details of train times and online booking: https://llangollen-railway.co.ukThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

Recorded live at the 2023 Royal Welsh Show, in partnership with the Farmers' Union of Wales, this podcast takes a look at the challenges facing Wales's agricultural communities. We discuss the UK Government's handling of Brexit, the first tranche of trade deals it signed (in haste) with New Zealand and Australia, the voice of Wales in negotiations, the Welsh Government's farming support scheme (including its 10% tree target), and ongoing animal health measures. Our Partners, the FUW: https://twitter.com/FUWpress Guto Bebb: https://twitter.com/GutoAberconwy Former Member of the UK Parliament for Aberconwy and UK Government Minister Samuel Kurtz: https://twitter.com/SKurtzCWSP Member of the Senedd for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Caryl Hughes: A fifth generation farmer from just outside Llangollen and current Regional Vice-Chair of the National Sheep Association A video version of this podcast will soon be available on our YouTube Channel. We can be found @HiraethPod on most social platforms and would love to hear from you, including over Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HiraethPod If you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a rating or review in your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider joining our Patreon from just £3/month: http://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

Happy Pride, Queerdos! **STOP THE PRESS** There's no Edie this week, but fear not! They're back for Episode 79.  So for THIS week's episode, please welcome the pod's very first guest co-host………....Kevin's husband BIG LIBRARY(making his podcast debut)!  Big Library is telling Miss & Kevin two, count ‘em, TWO True Crime Stories! Both stories are interestingly queer, historically relevant, and from Maryland's Eastern Shore in the late 1800s. Oh, and spurned lovers with guns, good aim, and broken hearts.  Then, for the Spoopy Tale, Miss ALSO brings us an interestingly queer and historically relevant tale, but in Wales.  What happens when a pair of romantic queer people grow old together in their beautiful cottage?...playfully haunt it in their afterlives of course!  So grab your forever person, Celebrate Pride with them, And let's dive in! True Crime Story Starts @ 00:10:54 Spoopy Story Starts @ 00:49:42 Source notes: www.creepyinqueeriespod.com Follow on Instagram: @CreepyInQueeriesPod Listen on Youtube: Creepy InQueeries Pod Follow on Facebook: @CreepyInQueeriesPod Send Us an Email: creepyinqueeriespod@gmail.com

Canoing the aqueduct and Llangollen arm

Zi Lan Liao is one of the leading exponents of Chinese music.   Her busy career on the international concert circuit, has resulted in her being one of the most widely heard and best appreciated performers on the Gu-Zheng worldwide.  The Gu-Zheng is a twenty one string, harp like instrument established across thousands of years of Chinese Dynastic tradition. She began to learn the Gu-Zheng at the age of three when she lived in Guangzhou.  By the age of nine she was winning major prizes in China, including the prestigious National Youth Music Competition.  By the time she left China for the UK at the age of fifteen, her reputation as a virtuoso performer was already established. She made an immediate impact on her arrival in the UK, by winning at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen. She continued her music studies at Chetham's School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, where she also specialised in the western concert harp, besides the traditional Chinese Gu-Zheng.  Zi Lan has captivated audiences around the world as a soloist with leading orchestras, as a recitalist and through the joyous enthusiasm of her incredible musical workshops. She recorded music for the Oscar-winning film “The Last Emperor”; she has collaborated with Peter Gabriel, Nigel Kennedy, Jah Wobble and other internationally known recording artists.  Zi Lan has appeared at most of the major concert venues in the UK, including the Edinburgh, Aldeburgh and World Harp Festivals. In 1996, she featured as soloist in the World Premier of  ‘The River', where she played a Gu-Zheng Concerto with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Her collaboration with her husband, Jah Wobble – ‘Chinese Dub' won the best ‘Cross-Cultural Collaboration 2009'.  In 2010, she performed with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra again, this time in Liverpool and at the Shanghai World Expo, playing on the new composition ‘Oxbow' written by Ian Stephens.   Zi Lan is deeply committed to making the music of her native country more well known in the West, and a desire to share her insight into its cultural and spiritual significance. Despite her busy performing schedule Zi Lan still finds time to assist the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra and Dance Group in Liverpool, both as musician and choreographer. Jah Wobble first worked with the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra in 2008, and his album Chinese Dub won Songlines' Best Cross Culture Album award in 2009. His work left a legacy for the youngsters at the time and inspired them to discover new fusions of Chinese music, with other modern genres.  There is a ‘Celebration of Legacy Concert', at the Tung Auditorium in Liverpool, on Saturday 15th July.  The concert is a part of a wider series from Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra, marking their 40th anniversary with friends and supporters throughout the years.  This concert will see Jah Wobble and his band performing with Tian, a band featuring his sons, John and Charlie, themselves two past alumni of the youth orchestra, showcasing the exciting new development of Chinese and Western fusion music.

Every now and again, you see someone ride a bike who just looks like they were born to do it. Alex Storr is one of those riders. Not only is Alex an incredibly stylish young rider, but he's also working his way up the ranks in the Enduro World Cup. We chat about how Alex discovered mountain biking through his school club and hear how he got into enduro racing. Find out how Facebook market place ultimately led to Alex getting a factory ride. We also chat about balancing racing and content creation, finding the fastest lines and much more. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Alex Storr. You can follow Alex on Instagram @alex_storr01. His VitalRAW edit is here and an edit from Llangollen here. Supporting Partners Magura The Magura MT7 Pro is my go-to brake for a number of reasons. The power is incredible and very usable, it's easy to look after and you can customise it perfectly to you. I use the HC-Wide Reach levers which were designed for World Champion, Loic Bruni. If the MT7 Pro is good enough for Loic, then it's definitely good enough for me. You can check them out at magura.com. Cotic Cotic founder, Cy Turner, makes dream bikes. The RocketMAX was his dream bike for riding in his new home of the Peak District. The RocketMAX also fitted my dream and I've been lucky enough to be riding one since 2020. The steel frame helps the bike breathe with the terrain. At speed, the longshot geometry comes into its own, bringing a stability that allows you to really go for it. The RocketMAX also has a fun personality that means that you don't have to be going at warp speed to have a good time. Cotic will let you choose one of their builds or specify your own dream build parts list. You can collect the bike at their brand new showroom in Chesterfield, where one of the team will help get you setup on the bike. With regular owners rides and events and a company ethos that strives to operate in a low impact way, Cotic also gives back a good chunk of their time and profit to the riding community. If that all sounds like your dream, then you can check them out over at cotic.co.uk Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Boris Beyer

“Hours, days, weeks and months in the saddle does something funny to your brain. We came back from the trip convinced that cycling was the answer to all of life's problems and that if we could convince every last one of you to choose a bike not a car, we'd be well on our way to saving the planet. Easy, right?!” Those are the words of Beth Ward who, alongside her partner Robin, cycled from Wales to Istanbul in 2019. As they pedalled an idea grew in their minds to set up a community bike workshop. When they returned home, that's exactly what they did in Llangollen. Beth has now been included in Cycling UK's list of 100 women in cycling in 2022. The Cycling Europe Podcast headed down the Dee Valley to investigate…   

In this special edition of the BikeRadar Podcast, digital writer Jack Evans records live from the UK National Hill Climb Championships in Llangollen, North Wales. After taking part himself, Jack reports on a totemic event in the UK domestic racing scene. You'll hear from the UK's top climbers, including the women's and men's champions, and find out which bikes they rode on the 1.6km climb, with an average gradient of 12.5 per cent. The clang of cow bells, blast of horns and roar from the crowd will transport you to the Old Shoe's relentlessly steep slopes. https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/2022-hill-climb-bikes/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01n3XHOtsyI&t=697s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ chats to Dr Rhys Davies, the chairman of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2022, about the event this year. For more information, see the Llangollen International Eisteddfod web site.

A young lady climbs out of a window dressed in men's clothing with a pistol and her pet dog in hand. She meets another lady also dressed in men's clothing and they ride into the night towards the coast with plans of their new life together abroad. Today we're going to be talking about the Ladies of Llangollen, an 18th century queer couple. See the show notes on the website amoroushistories.co.uk Find me on social media; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Drop me an email on amoroushistories@gmail.com Track: No Saint, Music by: https://slip.stream/ OMG lesbians from Billy on the Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pwCK2pOF0o&t=1s

The disappearance of Trevaline Evans is a missing persons case from 1990, concerning a 52-year-old woman who vanished without trace from her antiques shop in Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom.www.ccunsolved.com

The Irish women Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby are known to history as the Ladies of Llangollen. In 1780 the two aristocrats caused controversy when they rang away together. They would spend the rest of their lives in Llangollen, a town in north Wales.For nearly 250 years their relationship has been the source of intense speculation. Some claim they were Ireland's first openly lesbian couple. Others insist they just kindred spirits. Last October I visited Plas Newydd, their home in Llangollen and recorded this special episode of the show about these remarkable women.Thanks to Garth A.P. Thomas for his time.Lori Moriarity's lecture mentioned in the show can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMEiZKFESNgGet your tickets for the history summit at irishhistorysummit.eventbrite.comVisit Plas Newydd at https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/leisure-and-tourism/museums-and-historic-houses/plas-newydd-llangollen.aspx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.

01. GBYH - Leisa Mererid Pam dylen ni ddysgu ioga i'n plant, a sut basai gwneud hyn yn eu helpu? Dyma rai o gwestiynau Hanna Hopwood ar Gwneud Bywyd yn Haws i'r awdures llyfrau ioga i blant, Leisa Mererid . Dyma flas i chi ar y sgwrs ... Yn gynyddol Increasingly Dyrys Complex Ymwybyddiaeth o'n cyrff Awreness of our bodies Delwedd corff Body image Heriau bywyd Life challenges Angor Anchor Gorbryder Anxiety Isymwybod Subconscious Myfyrio To meditate Synhwyrau Senses Gorlethu To overwhelm 02. Aled Hughes - Dr Sara Wheeler Leisa Mererid yn cael ei holi gan Hanna Hopwood. Hefyd ar y rhaglen roedd Nia Parry ac Anwen Gruffydd Wyn yn sôn am sut aeth y ddwy ffrind ati i sgwennu ‘Llyfr Bach Lles', ac yn ogystal mae Laura Karadog yn sôn am ymarfer ioga. I glywed y sgyrsiau yma ewch draw at BBC Sounds a chwilio am Gwneud Bywyd yn Haws. Ar raglen Aled Hughes fore Mawrth, clywon ni sgwrs am Gastell Dinas ger Llangollen gyda'r Dr Sara Wheeler, a dechreuodd Aled a Sara sgwrsio drwy ddyflau o le daeth yr enw ar y castell... Brân Crow Gerllaw Nearby Deillio To derive Cymeriadau o chwedloniaeth Mythical characters Tueddu i fod Tends to be Yn answyddogol Unofficially Dyffryn Valley Gorffwys To rest 03. Stiwdio - Twm Morys Sgwrs am enw Dinas Brân yn fanna rhwng Aled Hughes a'r Dr Sara Wheeler. Mae hi bron yn flwyddyn ers marwolaeth yr awdur Jan Morris ac ar Stiwdio nos Lun, cafodd Nia Roberts sgwrs efo'i mab, y bardd a‘r cerddor Twm Morus. Dyma Twm yn sôn wrth Nia am ei fagwraeth gyda Jan... Magwraeth Upbringing Tomennydd Heaps Annog To encourage Coblyn o hwyl Great fun Grym geiriau The power of words I raddau To an extent Atalnodi Punctuation Llafar Spoken Golygyddion Editors Proflenni Proofs Mympwy A whim 04. Sioeau Cerdd Steffan - Lili Mohammad Twm Morys yn fan'na yn yn sôn am Jan Morris ac am ei fagwraeth gyda hi ar “Stiwdio gyda Nia Roberts” nos Lun diwethaf. I glywed rhagor o'r sgwrs ewch i BBC Sounds. Gwesteion Steffan Rhys Hughes ar ‘Sioeau Cerdd Steffan' yr wythnos diwetha oedd merch ysgol o Gaerdydd, Lili Beth Mohammad, a dyma hi'n esbonio wrth Steffan o ble daeth ei diddordeb hi mewn sioeau cerdd... Cyfryngau Media Cantores amryddawn A versatile singer(female) Arddulliau Styles Yn benodol Specifically Atgofion Memories 05. Dros Ginio - Angharad Lee Y ferch ysgol o Gaerdydd, Lili Beth Mohammad, oedd honna yn sgwrsio gyda Steffan Rhys Hughes am sioeau cerdd. Mae gan y Gymraeg fel pob iaith arall ei thafodieithoedd. Y Wenhwyseg ydy tafodiaith de-ddwyrain Cymru ond does dim llawer o bobl yn ei siarad erbyn hyn. Dyma ddau o'r de-ddwyrain, Vaughan Roderick ac Angharad Lee yn trafod pam mae hynny wedi digwydd... Tafodieithoedd Dialects Adennill To reclaim Corfforol Physical Galaru To mourn Bodoli To exist Yn gyfarwydd Familiar Plethu To weave in and around Yn weddol glou Quite quickly 06. Pigion - Geraint Lloyd gyda Elis a Sion Vaughan Roderick ac Angharad Lee yn trafod y Wenhwyseg ar Dros Ginio. Dros y penwythnos buodd Geraint Lloyd yn mwynhau Eisteddfod y Ffermwyr Ifainc ym Mhontrhydfendigaid yng Ngheredigion. Cafodd sgwrs gyda sawl un fuodd yn cymryd rhan, a dyma i chi sgwrs cafodd e gydag enillwyr y ddeuawd dan wyth ar hugain oed, Elis Jones a Sion Eilir o Glwyd. Deuawd Duet Pysgotwyr Perl Pearl Fishers Awydd Eagerness Beirniad Adjudicator Heriol Challenging Rhwydd Hawdd Aruthrol o dda Exceptionally good Safon Standard Clod Praise Arwerthwr Auctioneer

The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It's hosted by Liv Bolton. My guest in this episode is mountain leader, hiker and trail runner Jack Williams. Jack's outdoors life has had many different chapters. In his twenties, Jack was gripped by pursuing expeditions all around the world, including to the Himalayas and the Sahara Desert. He worked in hospitality and retail in between trips to finance them. But five years ago, he found out he had testicular cancer. Going through that experience led to changes in his relationship with the outdoors and adventure goals. He's now a qualified mountain leader, leading groups and courses in Snowdonia and he's also focused on family, creating outdoor adventures with his two young sons. In the summer, I met up for a beautiful walk with Jack in Llangollen in North Wales, where he now lives. I was keen to hear all about his outdoors story but particularly how getting outside helped him cope with his illness as well as how he's now shaping an adventurous life for his family in the UK. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Outdoors Fix and don't forget to listen out for Jack's tips and advice for those interested in becoming a mountain leader or making the outdoors a bigger part of your life! Also don't miss the birdsong at the end of this podcast episode for a short, calming escape from your busy day. Liv x If you're affected by any of the issues in this episode, there are links to help and support on The Outdoors Fix website. The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk You can find photos of the guests on Instagram @TheOutdoorsFix This episode of The Outdoors Fix was supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell. Merrell is launching a year-long campaign called #StepFurther to encourage people from all walks of life to get outdoors on a micro-adventure to experience the benefits for both their physical and mental health. The post Jack Williams: The Himalayas, cancer and mountain leading in Snowdonia appeared first on The Outdoors Fix.

What a guest Nathan and Rich pulled out the bag for this week. 'King' Louis Moult joins the show to talk through everything from making the move from Nuneaton, going to Llangollen and seeing Wes York dance to being left on the bench away at Stoke in the FA Cup and being on the verge of tears after THAT FA Trophy final loss to North Ferriby. Loads to get through and what a gentleman... enjoy. EMAIL - RobRyanRed@gmail.com TWITTER - @RobRyanRed INTRO (CC) - Epic Trailer by Scott Holmes Music

Jessica in her own words:    I am a British non-fiction writer living on a hillside in North Wales, where I write with candour (and, hopefully, a dash of humour) about improbable things; UFOs, the United Nations' use of clowns to resolve conflict, and, most recently, the rigours of childbearing.   I grew up in Shropshire and, at first, dabbled with sports and adventure writing — I played international lacrosse, was one of the fastest unaffiliated runners in the 2011 London Marathon, and once cycled 5,000 miles across sub-Saharan Africa.    My career in journalism began as a reporter for the London Evening Standard's gossip column, although I was not good at it, rarely knowing who anyone was. I moved to foreign affairs in East Africa. There, I notched up datelines (often in a flak jacket, this time) from across the continent, Bissau to Burundi, Congo to Madagascar, and met my future husband, a photojournalist, whilst covering the civil war in Somalia.   Within five years, I'd won a number of prestigious awards for my investigative features, including a Frontline Club Award, and was a regular contributor to the Guardian, TIME and Newsweek, for whom I wrote about topics including Islamic militancy, piracy, sexual violence and human trafficking.   In 2016, pining for the British countryside, I moved with my husband to Llangollen in North Wales, a decision made in part because it had the tightest contour lines we could find within an hour's drive of a decent airport. I am now a mother to two small boys, and spent much of their formative years writing a book about motherhood – the postnatal period, to be precise – and submerging myself in the icy waters of the river Dee, which courses through the valley below our house.    Jessica's first book - AFTER BIRTH: What nobody tells you – How to Recover Body and Mind and is available in all good book shops.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Who is Jessica and what she does Being sporty at school and playing Lacrosse for Wales Being good at running, but putting too much pressure on herself Deciding to flee London and heading to Africa Partying, getting drunk and trying to snog boys! Finding regular work with the Evening Standard Celebrity parties and finding out the gossip Keeping costs down and running everywhere Running a Marathon in Kenya on a nature reserve Finding what she wanted to do Making the decision to move to Nairobi and why it was easy  Feeling lost after university  Not knowing many people at first Having savings and making editor connections before leaving Being enthusiastic and very determined Cycling 5,000+ miles across Africa for TUSK  The route through Africa Missing female companionship during the cycle ride Teaming up with Centre Point  Being under pressure to arrive at places Needing more downtime Spending 4 months on the road - cycled for 5/7 days visit a place and then carry on Meeting her husband on a trip to Somali  How her priorities changed Making the change to having babies and getting married Continuing to write and share stories Having her first baby and not being prepared Dealing with the loss of physical activity  Using running to stay sane Going for a swim in the River Dee in November Starting to feel more like herself again Balancing work and babies Focusing on your own physical and mental recovery Taking 2 years to feel strong again Giving women better information  Using words like vagina Not prioritising herself enough  Follow Kari Bo for Pelvic Floor Exercises Learning how to retrain the bladder All the stuff you shouldn't do after having a baby Giving women the information they need to make informed choices Antony Lo  Supporting women with prolapse Cold water therapy and dipping in the River Dee  Final words of advice for women who have just given birth   Social Media   Website: www.jessicahatcher.com   Instagram: @jessicajanehatcher    Facebook: @jessicajanehatcher    Twitter: @jessiehatcher    Book: AFTER BIRTH: What nobody tells you – How to Recover Body and Mind is available in all good book shops.   About: While there is a wealth of advice for new mums on caring for their babies the same is not true for postpartum health. Fulfilling this vital need, After Birth is the ultimate postnatal primer for women facing changes to their bodies after having a baby.    Addressing issues great and small­ - from hair loss and stretch marks, to bladder and bowel leaks, painful sex, diastasis recti and mental health - researcher and writer Jessica Hatcher-Moore brings together straight-talking advice on preparation for childbirth, healing, and recovery in the weeks, months and even years that follow. She also offers insights for partners, whose role is often overlooked at this critical time.   Blending knowledge from the full spectrum of modern and traditional therapies with honest experiences from mothers, here is balanced advice with no agenda. Taking a broad look at what we can do for ourselves at home, and also when to seek expert help, After Birth will reassure, inform and empower women to reclaim their post-birth bodies.

One of my Favourite tales and one which I really hope you will enjoy?. The town of Llangollen is named after the Monk Collen who had a very unusual encounter with the king of the Otherworld. Please sit back and enjoy this story. Please consider subscribing to the channel and any feedback is most welcome at Owenstaton@aol.com. I am also on twitter @owensgriffiths. Take care Owen

Film critic Jason Solomons brings a touch of glamour to tonight's proceedings with his report from this year's Cannes Film festival which opened this week. Tove Jansson was the Finnish creator of the Moomins, stories much loved by children (and adults) the world over. A new film, Tove, tells the story of her extraordinary life in post-war Helsinki, the ambivalence she felt towards the success of the Moomins, and how her ideas about freedom were challenged when she fell in love with theatre director Vivica Bandler. The film's director, Zaida Bergroth, talks about the choices she made in telling the story of this iconic author and artist. Welsh culture that is ancient, and modern: Catrin Finch, commissioned by the Llangollen Eisteddfod, plays the harp and is working with a choir - but not just male voices, a choir of singing refugees and asylum seekers. A beat boxer is involved, too. Meanwhile the artist Luke Jerram has turned to another Welsh tradition, throwing a huge, beautiful patchwork quilt over the town bridge. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Harry Parker

North Wales has some truly wonderful historic buildings and structures – it has more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the World!  In this episode, Megan Llyn takes a look at just a few of the heritage sites on offer, including one that has recently become a national treasure thanks to Ant & Dec.

During the summer of 1990, in Llangollen, North Wales, 52 year old antiques dealer Trevaline Evans put a sign on her shop door which read “back in 2 minutes”. She popped across to a local market stall and purchased some fruit for her lunch. Around an hour and a half later a witness saw Trevaline walking near her home, a short distance from her shop. There have been no confirmed sightings of Trevaline since then. Did she choose to disappear? Was there an unfortunate accident? Or was she the victim of foul play by persons unknown?Sources https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mystery-disappearance-trevaline-evans-almost-16318987.amphttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/murderer-who-killed-two-women-20734326.amphttps://medium.com/mystery-confidential/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-trevaline-evans-8c9d6ebccd7chttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/truecrimeengland.wordpress.com/2020/09/02/unsolved-the-disappearance-of-trevaline-evans/amp/https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/plaque-memory-antiques-dealer-mysteriously-19616661.amphttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/serial-killer-linked-to-21-year-old-case-152988.amhttps://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2011/06/10/ligus-im-a-natural-born-killer/https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/trevaline-evans-new-appeal-over-8445933.amphttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37450337.amphttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/killer-christopher-halliwell-trophy-items-20322677.amp

Andrew from FriGay the 13th joins for the latest episode of the Sashiatus, so we're talking LGBT+ ghosts! From the original Mister Belvedere Clifton Webb to Liberace to Harvey Milk, who now haunt the places they used to roam, to the maybe secretive Ladies of Llangollen and the Gay Ghost superhero who isn't, it's a fun time of talking about the ghosts inside us all.   -- SUPPORT SOME QUALITY SCHOOL STUFF with this fundraiser and we'll send you some stickers! Just email us a screenshot of your donation and we'll take care of the rest. Food Pantry: https://bit.ly/2RpZ4X1 OR https://amzn.to/3iqY7cJ   WE HAVE A PATREON. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/SpoopHour Find us on Twitter/Instagram @spoophour and send your spooky stories to spoophour[at]gmail[dot]com. Want Spoop Hour merch? We've got that too! spoophour.threadless.com

Sitting down with Babatunde Akinboboye, Operatic Baritone & creator of the musical genre #hiphopera was like a masterclass in technical imagination. The analogies and sensations Babatunde expresses to explain vocal events is worth the watch. A singer of diverse talents, Nigerian American Baritone, Babatunde Akinboboye is known for his enthralling stage presence. He has performed with the Los Angeles Opera, Opera San Jose, Opera Santa Barbara, Long Beach Opera, and Utah Opera. Babatunde has also debuted the roles of Drew in the Opera Works'Arts for Social Awareness Project's world premiere production of The Discord Opera, and Zanni in the world premiere of Gloria Coates' Stolen Identity. His most recent performances include Daggoo in LA Opera's Moby Dick, Escamillo in Pacific Opera Project's production of Carmen, and Lucha's Father in The Industry's production of Hopscotch. As an advocate for the performance of art song and operatic works written by African, and African American composers, Mr. Akinboboye has headlined the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry awards in Lagos, Nigeria performing a fusion of opera and traditional African music and has been a featured performer at both the National Association of Negro Musicians Annual Conference, as well as the African American Art Song Alliance Conference. Babatunde's honors include Regional Finalist of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition, and finalist in the International Eisteddfod Vocal Solo Competition in Llangollen, Wales. In December of 2018, Babatunde combined his love of classical opera and hip hop and created the new genre Hip Hopera in a viral video that gained over 10 million views and was featured on Time.com, Classic FM, MSN.com and more. His debut EP “Della Citta” is now available. Babatunde can be found at https://www.hiphoperaworld.com and https://www.babatundebaritone.com Voice with Julia's #techniquetalks is where we demystify conversations surrounding vocal technique with behind-the-scenes access to great singers of today. Forget what you thought you knew about singing from your pedagogy textbook. In this series, singers get real about what works, and what doesn't. Get inspired. Try these tips. Use your judgement. Show Notes: 00:00 Babatunde Akinboboye's Bio 03:45 The vocal journey 09:02 How to think as a creative singer 12:12 How to work on technique 16:19 How different languages affect vocal positions 19:51 How to turn the baritone voice 24:11 How to tilt the larynx 26:19 How to breathe as a singer 35:00 How to feel intention 38:18 How to sing baritone high notes 43:48 How to have good singing posture 48:32 How to sing falsetto 50:30 Babatunde talks about #hiphopera 57:22 What is your desert island vocalise _________________________________________ ❤️ Free content is my passion! Want to show your appreciation? Venmo: Julia-Radosz PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7GXEDFC3PN2T2 ❤️JOIN my FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techniquetalksforsingers/ ❤️Subscribe to my #techniquetalks mailing list to catch all the latest Vocal Technique Info: https://www.voicewithjulia.com ❤️Visit my Artist site at https://www.juliaradosz.com

This week we had the absolute pleasure of being joined by friend of the pod, historian extraordinaire and dabbler of the occult, Laura Alston.   Laura joins us as a ghost enthusiast to talk all things spooky this season in our very special Halloween episode. We chat about our own experiences with ghosts and Laura takes us through some of the different explanations for those spooky sensations we all experience. Mostly, Laura helps to remind us that most ghosts don’t want to cause harm and we can learn a thing or two about life and what lies beyond it by approaching the veil between worlds.   We talk queer ghost stories and Laura reads us the history of the ladies of Llangollen from stunning book, ‘Queer Hauntings’ by Ken Summers. We discuss the phenomenon of Halloween often being described as Gay Christmas and the dangerous notion of queerness being displayed as otherness.   Plus, we get a sneak peek into the world of Laura’s pendulum and the importance of channelling your own energy to garner answers to questions in your life.   We also have time to cover the latest adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ from Netflix, with it’s notorious queer coding of Mrs. Danvers and the true gay icon of the film- Rebecca’s bedroom.   Tracks of the Week: Dusty Springfield, Spooky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7QzxYAjgNc&ab_channel=nicholasmark Black Sabbath, Mr Crowley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0RE230PlX4&ab_channel=OzzyOsbourne-Topic Rocky Horror Picture Show, Toucha Toucha Touch Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNACNewvhq0&ab_channel=KristineKristensen Happy Halloween huns! Remember to have a chat with some spiritual pals this week, dress as queer as poss and keep spookin’! xoxo

The Ladies of Llangollen The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 59 Most people interested in lesbian history know the basic story of Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, known as the Ladies of Llangollen. I take on their story by presenting it through extended quotations from their own writings, from accounts of people who met them, and from poetry written in their honor. In this episode we talk about: Why it took me so long to get to this topic, and why The Ladies hold a special place in my heart Letters from Sarah Ponsonby's relatives on the occasion of her elopement Excerpts from Eleanor Butler's journal “Llangollen Vale” by Anna Seward A sonnet dedicated to Butler and Ponsonby by William Wordsworth Description of visits, from Eleanor Butler's journal Entries from Anne Lister's diaries relating to her trip to Wales and her visit with Sarah Ponsonby A newspaper article about Butler and Ponsonby that inspired them to consider a lawsuit Why I consider The Ladies of Llangollen to be lesbian icons Some resources Stuff you Missed in History Class: Ladies of Llangollen May 2017 Wikipedia: Ladies of Llangollen Brideoake, Fiona. 2004. “'Extraordinary Female Affection': The Ladies of Llangollen and the Endurance of Queer Community” in Romanticism on the Net. Issue36–37, November, 2004, February, 2005. Lesbians of North Wales through the Centuries Sources for the texts Anna Seward's “Llangollen Vale” text courtesy of The 18th Century Poetry Archive William Wordsworth's “To the Lady Eleanor Butler and the Honorable Miss Ponsonby” text courtesy of Bartleby.com Anne Lister's diary entries adapted from I Know my Own Heart edited by Helena Whitbread (New York University Press, New York. 1992) This topic is discussed in one or more entries of the Lesbian Historic Motif Project here: Eleanor Butler & Sarah Ponsonby (The Ladies of Llangollen) A transcript of this podcast is available here. Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Twitter: @heatherosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page)

We talk about this week's escapades with cows and internet trolls. Books we've read are Ladies of Llangollen by Elizabeth Mayor and One Two Three Four by Craig Brown. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/floatingourboat/message

In this episode Megan travels around the East part of North Wales to bring you a taste of what the area has to offer.  She visits a 15th-century country hotel, The West Arms in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, takes a trip to Ruthin to explore the Manorhaus and Jail, visits the Llangollen Railway and chats with the team at Mynydd Sleddog Adventures who offer husky rides and sleddog adventures in the beautiful forest trails of Bwlch Hafod Einion.

Hey ho! It's been 84 years, but we're finally back with the second half of this ridiculous 8 part saga! In this fifth chapter of the #HistoricalNightcap, we dive into year 1822 where Anne not only spent a great deal of time with and thinking about Mariana, but also with our favorite Georgian era drinker, Isabella Norcliffe. Love is complicated, and nothing about that changes in the year 1822. We also cover Anne visiting the Ladies of Llangollen and what it was like for her to experience "gay representation" for the first time. The lovely Miss Pickford also makes a cameo and Anne allows mans work to stir her desire for bad woman. If you're not drinking already, you may want to start as we continue on our journey of the bombastic grubble melodrama that is Anne Lister and Mariana Lawton.To help keep ourselves organized, we've included a detailed chapter list below with time stamps and dates for each entry referenced, and as always, we love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out and follow us on all the things for daily talk of grubbling @gentlemancrack @gentlemanjackcrackSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gentlemanjackcrackSupport us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/misandryChapter Marks:1:26 - A short discussion on Anne and interpretations of love8:45 - 18228:55 - Jan 3: Mariana teaches Anne how to do her hair9:21 - Jan 6: More doting from Anne on Mariana10:13 - Jan 7: Melancholy again once Mariana is gone11:18 - Jan 22nd: Competitiveness between Tib and Anne fun12:31 - Jan 28th: Anne talks about sleeping with Eliza Belcombe16:42 - Feb 15th: Anne fights with Tib about Mariana23:36 - March 18th: Isabella laments her temper over Mariana31:17 - Anne is 31 and taking stock of her life32:35 - June 27th: Anne tells her family that Mariana would not have married if..34:36 - July 12th: Anne experiences Georgian road rage then sees M36:07 - July 13th: Anne sleeps with Mariana but still cries42:30 - July 17th: Anne gets stingy with her tips & talks shit50:16 - July 23rd: Anne still salty about Mariana mentioning a man51:17 - A quick rundown of the Ladies of Llangollen55:14 - Anne recounts the blessing of her journal56:41 - July 25-27th: Anne wonders if she's wasted her life in vain expectation58:39 - August 3rd: Mariana finds herself inspired by the Ladies of Llangollen1:02:54 - August 11th: Mariana throws dirt on Isabella's name1:05:14 - August 16th: Isabella Buxton runs into Charles & Mariana, and shade abounds1:07:18 - August 26th: Anne wants to take a gay pilgrimage with Mariana1:09:06 - November 25th: Anne goes to see Tib and has an excellent kiss1:10:41 - November 27th: Isabella tries to be optimistic about Mariana1:12:14 - December 10th: Anne consults a doctor about her complaint1:13:04 - December 14th: Tib and Anne have another kiss, and finally Anne considers the complaint1:14:11 - 18231:15:19 - A February intro to Miss Pickford1:21:34 - July 12th: Anne cannot sleep do to a "violent longing" for companionship1:24:23 - July 20th: Anne muses on not receiving any letters from Mariana1:27:16 - July 22nd: Mariana finally writes and says quite possibly the worst thing ever1:29:34 - July 24th: "Mans work" inspires Anne to go to Italy with a bad womanEND OF PART V See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've heard so much about COVID-19 over the past few months and in this webinar we'll hear what it's like to be struck down by the virus, by the BIGGA members and supporters who have survived it themselves. The panel talk about their battle against the virus and how they see it changing our industry for years to come.   Presented by Karl Hansell, Greenkeeper International editor    Les Howkins MG, course manager at The Richmond GC in Surrey and former BIGGA Chairman.  Les has 30 years' experience in the greenkeeping industry achieving his Master Greenkeeper Certificate in 2004.  He is a past Chairman of BIGGA, a regular presenter at Continue to Learn at BTME and the Future Turf Managers Initiative and has also re-joined the Surrey Section Committee as Chairman. Jeremy Hughes, international business development manager for Symbio Prior to joining Symbio in 2015, Jeremy was a greenkeeper, spending 27 years at Vale of Llangollen golf club – 20 years as Course Manager.  He is an avid supporter of BIGGA and served on both section and region Boards before completing a term as a director on the national board. Jez also plays golf to a high standard representing his club, county and North Wales.    Phil Collinson, is North West Technical Sales Manager for ICL Phil has 17 years of experience working in the turf industry, initially spending almost 10 years at Rochdale AFC as Head Groundsman. He has been in his role with ICL for just over 5 years now where he has gained both BASIS and FACTS qualifications. His day-to-day duties include advising on ICL products to both distributors and end users as well as being involved in research trials whenever the opportunity arises. Podcast The Green Room Golf Course Podcast is produced by Karl Hansell on behalf of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association. For questions, comments or concerns, you can get in touch by emailing karl@bigga.co.uk. You can also join the conversation on social media using @GreenRoomBIGGA on Twitter we've also got a Facebook page where all the latest notices, news releases and information from BIGGA can be found. We're also on Instagram using @BIGGA_HQ. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The more people know about the sports turf industry, the more understanding they will have about the hard work of BIGGA members and other greenkeepers. If you'd like to get in contact about any other aspect of your BIGGA membership, including member benefits, support, or learning and development, call 01347 833800 or email info@bigga.co.uk You can also get more information about BIGGA and how it can improve your career and your course by heading to our website.

Another 2017 fave! In the late 18th century, Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler, also known as the Ladies of Llangollen, abandoned their life in the upper tiers of Irish society and made a home for themselves in Wales. And they became rather famous in the process. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Hello to all from the safety of the podcast dome! Episode 61 is a real treat! First, we talk about 2 ladies who took social distancing very seriously. Then we discuss the scandals of a famous French queen who famously lost her head. We hope you are staying healthy and taking care of yourselves in this crazy time! 

It's conference season and the Welsh Conservatives got the gatherings underway in Llangollen. Owain Phillips talked to Assembly group leader Paul Davies about stopping the Assembly 'gravy train,' Boris Johnson and whether he's the right man to lead the party to next year's election, while Adrian Masters spoke to the Prime Minister about floods, coronavirus and being back in Clwyd South - the constituency he fought in the 90s.

It is our 100th episode this week and I have been taking listener suggestions for the case we should cover. The disappearance of Trevaline Evans has been suggested to me many times. On Saturday the 16th of June 1990, 52 year old Trevaline left her shop, Attic Antiques, in Llangollen and left a note in the window 'Be back in two minutes.' Sadly the shop never reopened and Trevaline has never been seen since. There were many sightings of her that day and the days prior but what happened to her has never been discovered. There have been developments as recently as last year in her case so there is some hope that we may find out what happened to her however we are still asking where is Trevaline Evans?Important information provided by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rlbWImm_iE Crimewatch reconstruction September 1990https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mystery-disappearance-trevaline-evans-almost-16318987https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cops-referred-themselves-police-watchdog-16300415http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/1413759.stmhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/11681596/Brother-of-antiques-dealer-missing-for-25-years-says-he-hasnt-given-up-hope-of-finding-her.htmlhttps://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/trevaline-evans-new-appeal-over-8445933https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/15761362.police-rule-out-serial-killer-link-to-trevaline/If you want to support the show on Patreon here is the link and thank you!https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpodMusic by: www.dl-sounds.com (http://www.dl-sounds.com/)Follow us on social media:Twitter- @theunseenpodFacebook- The Unseen PodcastYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeX9lQupoivDexPioj0b9Fw (https://audioboom.com/posts/7503078-yorkshire-s-unclaimed/edit)

Episode 5 of our podcast where we talk about Gentleman Jack and all things related to Anne Lister, plus this week we talk about Anne's 1822 visit to the Ladies of Llangollen (lesbian icons), how we will be working together soon, and garlic buns. Hosted by Ben and Jude!

A fines del siglo XVIII, en un pueblo del norte de Gales, en una cabaña con un hermoso jardín, habitaban dos mujeres muy singulares. Su lazo amoroso y su modo de vida no convencional despertaron la curiosidad y la intriga de intelectuales y personalidades de la época, desde Lord Byron hasta los reyes de Inglaterra. Conoce la historia de Eleanor Butler y Sarah Ponsonby, más conocidas como las señoritas de Llangollen.

On Saturday June 16th 1990, fifty-two-year-old Trevaline Evans locked up the antique shop she owned in Llangollen, North Wales. Like many other days running a local business, she popped out to do a few things, leaving her customers a note on the door that read: “Back in two minutes.” Trevaline then purchased an apple and a banana up the road, and was seen two hours later, walking back towards her store “Attic Antiques.” Only the shop would not reopen that afternoon, and Trevaline would never be seen again.Following each episode of Katherine Kelly's true crime TV series Murdertown, Benjamin Fitton from They Walk Among Us unpicks a new case from each location. Watch Murdertown exclusively on Crime+Investigation in the UK every Monday at 9pm from 16th September and then straight after listen to a brand new story right here with the Murdertown podcast. You can get in touch using #Murdertown on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.The Murdertown podcast is hosted by Benjamin Fitton, researched and written by Anna Priestland and produced and edited by Chloe Frost.SOURCESGENERAL:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Trevaline_Evanshttps://newspapers.library.walesCRIMEWATCH:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rlbWImm_iEARTICLES:https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-were-seen-digging-rhuddlan-16003571https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mystery-disappearance-trevaline-evans-almost-16318987https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cops-referred-themselves-police-watchdog-16300415https://www.denbighshirefreepress.co.uk/news/15761362.Police_rule_out_serial_killer_link_to_Trevaline/https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/trevaline-evans-new-appeal-over-8445933http://www.kenskates.co.uk/en/llangollen-am-contacts-crimewatch-over-trevaline-evans-case/https://www.bbc.com/news/10317563https://www.bbc.com/news/10317563https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/want-find-sister-give-christian-2904890https://www.bbc.com/news/10317563https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6095631/medium-predicted-dads-death-at-11-and-claims-message-from-a-teenage-murder-victim-led-police-to-her-body/

Lorraine Burdick says she came late to her love for both her vocation and avocation. By day, Burdick is a librarian at Sno-Isle Libraries working in collection development. Away from the library, Burdick can often be found on the Seattle Opera stage as a member of the regular chorus. “I've been working in the library since I was in high school. I started as a page putting books away,” Burdick says.  “And I've worked in all the different levels of being a staff member at the library. I put myself through college, my undergraduate degree by working in the library.” After graduation, Burdick was working full time in a library. “… but I was not a librarian,” she says. “A few years and went and, ‘Boy, I really like this work. I want to be a librarian.’ So I've been in the library since I was very young, and decided when I was about 28 to become a librarian.” Similarly, Burdick says her early musical tastes ran toward musical theater, Harry Belafonte and the Kingston Trio, not opera. After happening upon a role with the Long Beach Opera in California, Burdick has been focused on the classic form. That opportunity turned out to be a gold-medal choice. Burdick decided to enter the solo category as a mezzo-soprano in the International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. “(The) choir that I was singing with was going and I thought, ‘Well, I'm a singer, I will go and audition; I will go and participate in the solo competition,’” she says “I'd never done anything like that before. “… I won first place.” For the past 11 years, Burdick has been singing as a member of Seattle Opera’s regular chorus. “Whenever there is a show that has a full chorus, I'm in it, unless I'm not available but I usually I'm because I love it,” she says. Burdick says her interest and expertise in music pays off while performing her duties as a collection development librarian focusing on children’s materials, which she has been doing since about 1985. When reviewing additions to the library’s musical collection, she casts a critical eye. “I listen to see if it sounds like it's well-produced because a lot of these are self-published,” Burdick says. “I listen to how it's orchestrated, meaning what kind of instrumentation it has. I listen to how the person sounds, I listen to several of the songs on it to make sure they don't all sound exactly the same. And I look and see what they're singing about, and such.” Combining both vocation and avocation makes Burdick smile. “One of my favorite points is when I finish singing and there's this moment of silence before the audience starts to applaud, that is just, I just feed on that,” Burdick says. “That's just a joy.” And the library? “I really believe that the library provides many, many, many tools for people to live fully,” Burdick says. “Collection development gets to choose all the books, audiobooks, eBooks, DVDs; all the materials people can check out.” And she loves that, too. Chapter length: 47:05 Episode links Seattle Opera Long Beach Opera Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Cal State Long Beach music University of Washington music Seattle Opera Il Trovatore Seattle Opera Chorus 2013 – The Daughter of the Regiment Vashon Opera Baroque dance Seattle Symphony Lorraine’s favorite genres Romance Science Fiction Lorraine’s favorite authors Lois McMaster Bujold Connie Willis

Episode 12 of School Britannia Podcast, a fortnightly show serving you British History gems from the perspective of two Aussie upstarts. How is a Boston Marriage different from a legal marriage? And why did Anne Lister write so much of her diaries in code? All this and more! Editing by Claire www.clairegawne.com Artwork by Lucy Maddox www.lucymaddox.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_marriage#Wellesley_marriage https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/09/but-were-they-gay-the-mystery-of-same-sex-love-in-the-19th-century/262117/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladies_of_Llangollen?fbclid=IwAR0_OKXxhMGLqeZstEs43tzee8HqzzEM7ZBBx8Qi6a9HTpB-Go3z3NWU1Ds https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/wales/724170/Wales-A-tale-of-two-ladies-ahead-of-their-time.html https://longreads.com/2018/04/17/the-ladies-who-were-famous-for-wanting-to-be-left-alone/ https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/09/but-were-they-gay-the-mystery-of-same-sex-love-in-the-19th-century/262117/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Roper Surpassing the Love of Men: Romantic Friendship and Love Between Women from the Renaissance to the Present (1981) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_life_and_loves_of_anne_lister https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000630x/gentleman-jack-series-1-episode-5 https://www.annelister.co.uk/ https://wyascatablogue.wordpress.com/exhibitions/anne-lister/anne-lister-the-journals/

This week Shan teaches Alison about the Ladies of Llangollen!    Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/vintagelespod  Send us an email:vintagelespod@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://twitter.com/VintageLesPod https://www.instagram.com/vintagelespod/ https://www.facebook.com/VintageLesPod/

Shannon brings her dear friends Alisha Martin and Andrea Hinojosa to the podcast for an episode that focuses on THE LADIES. Whether she be Lady of the Lake, Lady Bird Johnson, a lady-in-waiting, or one of the Ladies of Llangollen, we're talking about her! Plus, 5Ws with Blanche DuBois, a Lady and Tramp Recast, and something new: Second Chances. By the end of the episode, one thing's for certain: We need to talk more about women in our history curricula! Like the show? Please spread the word! Rate and review us, and follow A Vague Idea on social media. Vote! Early, often, and with an eye on equality! Put the toilet seat down! Check out http://shirtsbynate.threadless.com for your torso-covering needs! Thank you for listening, and for your support in getting the word out. We love our listeners!

(We are three days late with the update, and we are so sorry, but we were late because we were getting married so at least we have a very good excuse) This month Laura and Will discuss the ladies of Llangollen, and desperately try to pronounce Welsh words with minimal stumbling. They then discuss Horror cinematography, and The Haunting of Hill House, which is available to watch on Netflix.    [Disclaimer: some of the sources may contain triggering material] Telegraph Travel. (2002, May 4.) Wales: A tale of two ladies ahead of their time.  Retrieved November 14 2016 from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/wales/724170/Wales-A-tale-of-two-ladies-ahead-of-their-time.html Carradice, P. (2019, July 10.) The Ladies of Llanglollen. BBC. Retrieved November 14 2016 fromhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/wales/entries/9caacbfe-a7ac-3286-ada5-4fd0e9496478 Una. (2012, June 22.) Autostraddle. The Ladies Of Llangollen: Runaway Romantics In 18th  Century Ireland. Retrieved November 14 2016 from http://www.autostraddle.com/the-ladies-of-llangollen-runaway-lesbians-in-18th-century-ireland-140085/

The Ladies of Llangollen The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 23d Most people interested in lesbian history know the basic story of Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, known as the Ladies of Llangollen. I take on their story by presenting it through extended quotations from their own writings, from accounts of people who met them, and from poetry written in their honor. In this episode we talk about Why it took me so long to get to this topic, and why The Ladies hold a special place in my heart Letters from Sarah Ponsonby’s relatives on the occasion of her elopement Excerpts from Eleanor Butler’s journal “Llangollen Vale” by Anna Seward A sonnet dedicated to Butler and Ponsonby by William Wordsworth Description of visits, from Eleanor Butler’s journal Entries from Anne Lister’s diaries relating to her trip to Wales and her visit with Sarah Ponsonby A newspaper article about Butler and Ponsonby that inspired them to consider a lawsuit Why I consider The Ladies of Llangollen to be lesbian icons More info The Lesbian Historic Motif Project lives at: http://alpennia.com/lhmp You can follow the blog on my website or subscribe to the RSS feed This topic is discussed in one or more entries of the Lesbian Historic Motif Project here Some links to online resources mentioned in this podcast: Stuff you Missed in History Class: Ladies of Llangollen May 2017 Wikipedia Brideoake, Fiona. 2004. “’Extraordinary Female Affection’: The Ladies of Llangollen and the Endurance of Queer Community” in Romanticism on the Net. Issue36–37, November, 2004, February, 2005.  Lesbians of North Wales through the Centuries  Sources for the Texts Anna Seward’s “Llangollen Vale” text courtesy of The 18th Century Poetry Archive William Wordsworth’s “To the Lady Eleanor Butler and the Honorable Miss Ponsonby” text courtesy of Bartleby.com Anne Lister’s diary entries adapted from I Know my Own Heart edited by Helena Whitbread (New York University Press, New York. 1992)  If you have questions or comments about the LHMP or these podcasts, send them to: contact@alpennia.com A transcript of this podcast is available here. If you enjoy this podcast and others at The Lesbian Talk Show, please consider supporting the show through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLesbianTalkShow

History Nugs is back! This week, to tie up Women's History Month, we're talking about the lives of two adorable old ladies who decided to live together in the least intuitively-pronounced place on Earth. Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jackapedia_ Sarah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/meattunic Luminous on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LuminousMediaHQ Rate us on iTunes! http://bit.ly/HistoryNugsItunes Grab a shirt! http://bit.ly/LuminousMerch

A lesbian couple becomes a tourist attraction in 18th century Wales.

Living with the Tylwyth Teg British Goblins: Welsh Folk Lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions (1881) Book 1 Chapter 6 by Wirt Sikes All about the wondrous music and dancing of the Welsh fairies, and the dangers of joining in with their dance. Sikes tells us the legend of Rhys and Llewellyn, the Bush from Heaven and the story of Twm and Iago in the Forrest of the Magic Yew. Running Order: Section 1 00:50 The Tale of Elidurus 2:05 Section 2 5:32 Shui Rhys and the Fairies 5:42 Section 3 8:15 St. Dogmell's Parish, Pembrokeshire 8:20 Section 4 10:06 Dancing with the Ellyllon 10:10 The Legend of Rhys and Llewellyn 10:50 Section 5 13:13 Death from joining in the Fairy Reel 13:18 Legend of the Bush of Heaven 14:45 Section 6 16:07 The Forest of the Magic Yew 16:13 The Tale of Twm and Iago 16:41 Section 7 19:12 Taffy ap Sion, a Legend of Pencader 19:16 The Traditions of Pant Shon Shenkin 24:40 Section 8 25:38 Tudur of Llangollen; the Legend of Nant yr Ellyllon 25:41 Section 9 30:45 Polly Williams and the Trefethin Elves 30:50 Section 10 32:25 The Fairies of Frennifawr 32:31 Section 11 36:47 Curiousity Tales 37:14 The Fiend Master 37:57 Section 12 41:35 Iago ap Dewi 41:40 Section 13 42:35 The Original of Rip van Winkle 42:46 Shui Rhys and the Tylwyth Teg   Names Used in this Section All proper names, and words in Welsh or other languages, are recorded here in the show-notes and we've done our best to get the pronounciations right for you. Elidurus Shui Rhys St. Dogmell's Parish, Pembrokeshire Ellyllon Rhys and llewellyn Twm and Iago Taffy ap Sion Pencader Pant Shon Shenkin Tudur of Llangollen Nant yr Ellyllon Polly Williams Trefethin Frennifawr Iago ap Dewi Rip van Winkle Giraldus Cambrensis Pembroke Castle Vale of Neath Udor udorum Halgein udorum Sir R. C. Hoare's Translation of Giraldus Cardiganshire Tylwyth Teg Cardigan Teir-nos Ysprydion fou Moelgrove Sir John Franklin Edmund William Rees, of Aberystruth Rhys and Llewellyn Carmarthenshire corelw Duw catto ni! Hai, holo! O dyn! Carnarvon Clynog Carnarvonshire Llwyn y Nef Cymru Fu Caio Craig-y-Ddinas Mathavarn Llanwrin Cantref of Cyfeillioc Ffridd yr Ywen Twm and lago gwr cyfarwydd - conjuror Duw! Duw! Pencader, Carmarthenshire Wbwb Plucked from the Fairy Circle Careg Hir Sion Evan y Crydd o Glanrhyd Catti Shon Pencader Sion Glanrhyd Evan Shenkin, Penferdir Dir anwyl fi! Pencarreg Dinas Bran Castle Nant yr Ellyllon Tudur ap Einion Gloff Nos da'ch' Ac i chwithau Fron Rev. T. R. Lloyd (Estyn), in 'The Principality.' Trefethin Ship Inn, at Pontypool, Monmouthshire ffollachau Pembrokeshire Frennifach tatws-a-llaeth Tipton W. Howells, Archdeacon Beynon Bluebeard, Psyche, Eros Taliesin, Gwion Bach Cerridwen Bunyan Llanllawddog, Carmarthenshire Llangwyly Grimm Catskills Hartz Mountains Washington Irving Joseph Jefferson Epimenides Dennys The Fatal Draught   British Goblins can be found on Sacred Texts. You can find out more about Wirt Sikes on Wikipedia. Try the Celtic Myth Podshow for the Tales and Stories of the Ancient Celts at http://celticmythpodshow.com or on Apple Podcasts. Our theme music is "Gander at the Pratie Hole" by Sláinte.  You can find their music on the Free Music Archive.   Save Save Save Save Save

In the late 18th century, Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler, also known as the Ladies of Llangollen, abandoned their life in the upper tiers of Irish society and made a home for themselves in Wales. And they became rather famous in the process. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The song I have sent you this week is one that got away….it was an idea I came up with a long time ago while wandering through Liverpool…I was so impressed by some of the buskers…especially those in the subways where they get natural amplification and reverb…. And ”Subway Songman” was born…these guys play to an ever changing audience of thousands and most of them are better than most so called “stars”….the words say it all…I never did much with it so it stayed in my drawer until now….I might re-incarnate it. The Jimmy Savile scandal rolls on and is filling the news…..the BBC are taking a lot of stick over this…quite rightly so…and Tony Blackburn has been sacked over some past indescretion…I understand it to be not giving correct evidence in times past….in other words obstruction…I think a few more heads will roll on this one…..what seems to be overlooked is the amount of money Savile raised for charity…not that this is any sort of excuse but this was probably the reason for the cover up. I always regarded him as a complete talentless buffoon but obviously if he was of financial benefit blind eyes must have been turned ….I must say it is all quite riveting …I wonder who will be next…I bet there are a few knees knocking. I’ve just got back from a few days in The Lakes…the weather was great…frosty with clear skies…perfect for walking…on the way back down the M6 motorway as usual cars were hurtling past at ridiculous speeds despite the zero temperature and warning of ice on roads….then on the radio comes a report stating that there’s been a record number of speeding prosecutions involving cars travelling at over 100 mph…what I fail to understand is why the law doesn’t come down big time on these idiots….fine them thousands of pounds and ban them for life…problem solved….but you will naturally still get the brainless moron who continues to totally disregard the law…AND the human rights brigade must not be offended of course….God forbid…Or why not re-direct some of the money spent on sending some bloke into space to do summersaults and fill the motorway with speed cameras?…they would soon make the money back. Other news items have included Richard Branson’s replacement rocket ship which he intends to take people 60 miles above the Earth…despite the first one crashing and killing the pilot….is it me or is there any point to all this?…I’m sure it will be a wonderful experience for the passengers but personally I think they should all be declared insane. And the Flying Scotsman has made its first trip since its 10 year makeover…from London to York…£450 a ticket…and it has caused such a stir that it had to stop because over enthusiastic trainspotters strayed on to the line….words fail me…and one chap set his camera up to capture it going past only to have the historic event blocked by a Virgin train going the other way….priceless…as I said the other week we did an item on it about 12 years ago when I worked on Radio Merseyside…it was on display in Llangollen and we interviewed the driver on the footplate…it was HOT…very HOT!! I watched The Brits on TV last Wednesday….it was on the cards that Adele would clean up…which she did….she deserves her superstardom although I’m not a fan….couldn’t see the point of Ant and Dec and neither could anyone else by the look of the audience….and what was Alan Carr doing there?….I thought for a minute he was going to sing….I was just about to leave town!!…his squawking voice is enough…and isn’t it about musicians?…the highlight was the Bowie tribute….absolutely fabulous band and a classic performance from the young lady called “Lord”….I thought it was sensational and totally stole the show. And there has been some very bad news….”Benidorm” is set for ANOTHER series….roll up all you has beens for your free holiday in Espana.

The song I have sent you this week is one that got away….it was an idea I came up with a long time ago while wandering through Liverpool…I was so impressed by some of the buskers…especially those in the subways where they get natural amplification and reverb…. And ”Subway Songman” was born…these guys play to an ever changing audience of thousands and most of them are better than most so called “stars”….the words say it all…I never did much with it so it stayed in my drawer until now….I might re-incarnate it. The Jimmy Savile scandal rolls on and is filling the news…..the BBC are taking a lot of stick over this…quite rightly so…and Tony Blackburn has been sacked over some past indescretion…I understand it to be not giving correct evidence in times past….in other words obstruction…I think a few more heads will roll on this one…..what seems to be overlooked is the amount of money Savile raised for charity…not that this is any sort of excuse but this was probably the reason for the cover up. I always regarded him as a complete talentless buffoon but obviously if he was of financial benefit blind eyes must have been turned ….I must say it is all quite riveting …I wonder who will be next…I bet there are a few knees knocking. I’ve just got back from a few days in The Lakes…the weather was great…frosty with clear skies…perfect for walking…on the way back down the M6 motorway as usual cars were hurtling past at ridiculous speeds despite the zero temperature and warning of ice on roads….then on the radio comes a report stating that there’s been a record number of speeding prosecutions involving cars travelling at over 100 mph…what I fail to understand is why the law doesn’t come down big time on these idiots….fine them thousands of pounds and ban them for life…problem solved….but you will naturally still get the brainless moron who continues to totally disregard the law…AND the human rights brigade must not be offended of course….God forbid…Or why not re-direct some of the money spent on sending some bloke into space to do summersaults and fill the motorway with speed cameras?…they would soon make the money back. Other news items have included Richard Branson’s replacement rocket ship which he intends to take people 60 miles above the Earth…despite the first one crashing and killing the pilot….is it me or is there any point to all this?…I’m sure it will be a wonderful experience for the passengers but personally I think they should all be declared insane. And the Flying Scotsman has made its first trip since its 10 year makeover…from London to York…£450 a ticket…and it has caused such a stir that it had to stop because over enthusiastic trainspotters strayed on to the line….words fail me…and one chap set his camera up to capture it going past only to have the historic event blocked by a Virgin train going the other way….priceless…as I said the other week we did an item on it about 12 years ago when I worked on Radio Merseyside…it was on display in Llangollen and we interviewed the driver on the footplate…it was HOT…very HOT!! I watched The Brits on TV last Wednesday….it was on the cards that Adele would clean up…which she did….she deserves her superstardom although I’m not a fan….couldn’t see the point of Ant and Dec and neither could anyone else by the look of the audience….and what was Alan Carr doing there?….I thought for a minute he was going to sing….I was just about to leave town!!…his squawking voice is enough…and isn’t it about musicians?…the highlight was the Bowie tribute….absolutely fabulous band and a classic performance from the young lady called “Lord”….I thought it was sensational and totally stole the show. And there has been some very bad news….”Benidorm” is set for ANOTHER series….roll up all you has beens for your free holiday in Espana.

The song I have sent you this week is one I wrote for my pal… wrestler Adrian Street….he used to enter the ring to it….”Imagine What I Could Do To You” Back in the day I took it down to RCA Records along with other stuff and was told it was possibly the worst record in the history of music (probably is)…however it ended up on MTV in America and in a movie called “Grunt”. At the time I put the quote from RCA on the sleeve along with a health warning…..I included this on an album I produced for Adrian…which has recently surfaced again and two record companies want to release it on blue vinyl…so take that RCA !! 2.Every week we have a jam session at a local venue where we raise money for sick kids charities…www.thecheshirecats.co.uk …this week we had a special guest in the shape of legendary songwriter Barry Mason. He sang a selection of his hits and told the story behind them … including Delilah…The Last Waltz…Bicyclettes de Belsize….and others by Tom Jones..Englebert…Des O’Connor and the Drifters etc….I put a band together to back him and we put a LOT of work in…and with only one rehearsal with Barry we stormed the place which was packed to the rafters. It was a great night and nice of the man to help our fundraising…and he looks incredible for his age. 3.There is a programme on TV called “The Jump” where celebs are trained to race down toboggan runs and carry out ski jumps…I’ve always thought this was an accident waiting to happen and it has….Olympian Beth Tweddle ended up with a broken neck and is still in hospital and there were several other injuries…I remember last year Mike Tyndall came a cropper on the ski jump and was very lucky not to do some serious damage to himself…the fact that he is a rugby player built like a brick outhouse probably helped. We all like to see celebs making fools of themselves but we don’t want to see them getting injured….can’t see the show lasting. 4.There has been quite a bit of news coverage on the big walkout by the fans at a Liverpool game….the club were going to raise the price of front seats to £77 each…..but have since backed down…which means they didn’t need to do it in the first place….oh sorry…I forgot about GREED!!!!...they are having a laugh….they could let the fans in free and STILL make a fortune….mind you anyone who pays silly prices to watch a football match needs help…..these club owners couldn’t give a monkeys for the fans. 5.The Flying Scotsman has been put back into service after ten years of repairwork…it is a fabulous piece of machinery and is highly respected all over the world…and…wait for it…I have been on the footplate…it was about 11 years ago when I worked with Monty Lister on Radio Merseyside…he was mad keen on locomotives so we did a programme on this famous train when it was on display in Llangollen…we interviewed the driver and I remember it being VERY hot in there…..our outings took us all over the place and I have even flown in a second world war plane (the name of which escapes me)…and been in an igloo in Norway…to name a few….great days.

The song I have sent you this week is one I wrote for my pal… wrestler Adrian Street….he used to enter the ring to it….”Imagine What I Could Do To You” Back in the day I took it down to RCA Records along with other stuff and was told it was possibly the worst record in the history of music (probably is)…however it ended up on MTV in America and in a movie called “Grunt”. At the time I put the quote from RCA on the sleeve along with a health warning…..I included this on an album I produced for Adrian…which has recently surfaced again and two record companies want to release it on blue vinyl…so take that RCA !! 2.Every week we have a jam session at a local venue where we raise money for sick kids charities…www.thecheshirecats.co.uk …this week we had a special guest in the shape of legendary songwriter Barry Mason. He sang a selection of his hits and told the story behind them … including Delilah…The Last Waltz…Bicyclettes de Belsize….and others by Tom Jones..Englebert…Des O’Connor and the Drifters etc….I put a band together to back him and we put a LOT of work in…and with only one rehearsal with Barry we stormed the place which was packed to the rafters. It was a great night and nice of the man to help our fundraising…and he looks incredible for his age. 3.There is a programme on TV called “The Jump” where celebs are trained to race down toboggan runs and carry out ski jumps…I’ve always thought this was an accident waiting to happen and it has….Olympian Beth Tweddle ended up with a broken neck and is still in hospital and there were several other injuries…I remember last year Mike Tyndall came a cropper on the ski jump and was very lucky not to do some serious damage to himself…the fact that he is a rugby player built like a brick outhouse probably helped. We all like to see celebs making fools of themselves but we don’t want to see them getting injured….can’t see the show lasting. 4.There has been quite a bit of news coverage on the big walkout by the fans at a Liverpool game….the club were going to raise the price of front seats to £77 each…..but have since backed down…which means they didn’t need to do it in the first place….oh sorry…I forgot about GREED!!!!...they are having a laugh….they could let the fans in free and STILL make a fortune….mind you anyone who pays silly prices to watch a football match needs help…..these club owners couldn’t give a monkeys for the fans. 5.The Flying Scotsman has been put back into service after ten years of repairwork…it is a fabulous piece of machinery and is highly respected all over the world…and…wait for it…I have been on the footplate…it was about 11 years ago when I worked with Monty Lister on Radio Merseyside…he was mad keen on locomotives so we did a programme on this famous train when it was on display in Llangollen…we interviewed the driver and I remember it being VERY hot in there…..our outings took us all over the place and I have even flown in a second world war plane (the name of which escapes me)…and been in an igloo in Norway…to name a few….great days.

On a sunny Saturday, Trevaline Evans—wife, mother and highly regarded citizen— left her antique shop in Llangollen, Wales, with a note on the door saying she'd be back in two minutes. She's still gone. This week on TSD, Joe & Vincent take on one of Britain's most baffling mysteries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy