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We haven't posted in a while, but we worked on this piece a couple of years ago. The Aberfan disaster was a catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip that engulfed a Welsh village school and houses on October 21, 1966, killing 144 people, including 116 children. My grandfather was one of the rescuers; something in him changed that day, and he never spoke of it. As it is the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster on 21st October 2026, we felt it belonged here, in memory of all those who lost their lives in that tragedy.  Written, edited and soundscaped by Bethan Briggs-Miller Narrated by Owen Staton More information on the anniversary here: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/aberfan-60-the-days-after/

Owen my have rescued Bethan from the tale tide but what will happen next? As they stand above Port Talbot, the memories of the Morfa Pit disaster still echoes round the hinterland below. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

Owen continues to try and look for Bethan with time running out before the Merched Beca finalise their plans... Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Guest starring: Jo Hickey-Hall as HeddSarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone) *Jo has an amazing podcast called "The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast" chronicling peoples real life encounters with the fair folk. You can find out more here: https://www.scarlettofthefae.com/* Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

After being pulled under in the mysterious boat Bethan finds herself in a strange in-between world... Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Guest starring: Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone) Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

Owen and Bethan have made their way to Margam Castle, unsure what to do next. A strange visitor appears who seems to know Owen. What could be going on? Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Guest starring: Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone) Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

Fed up of waiting for Owen to get off the phone Bethan walks on ahead with us to Margam. On the way she remembers a very strange night that was had. Join us on this walk and hear the tale of The Beast of Margam. Inspired by true events (yes that's right, it did actually happen) Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

After losing the Hiraeth at Kenfig Pool, Owen and Bethan seek refuge in The Prince of Wales pub nearby.  Here they swap their own stories of encounters that have led them here... Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Guest starring: Peter Jones as Clive the Landlord Sarah Allen as Jenni (voice on the phone) Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

What should have been a restful stop for the crew of the Hiraeth is scuppered by the restless spirits of this stretch of haunted hinterland.  Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Twitter: @spectre_sea Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea

As we launch our new Patreon we wanted to give our listeners a taste of the extras you can expect. As well as our adventures aboard the Hiraeth  we will be reading well-known and loved spooky tales available only to Patreon followers. This first one is available to all. The first instalment is The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Owen Staton, produced by Bethan Briggs-Miller. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Spectreofthesea Twitter: @spectre_sea

We set off from Ogmore heading West. Nearing Porthcawl the sound of the fairground fills the air...but we must be careful...Tusker Rock is near... Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Twitter: @spectre_sea

We have safely made it in from the storm and are sheltering in the Pelican in her Piety pub. Join us as we share tales from this stretch of river over a glass of wine and a warm fireside. Surely nothing will happen tonight....or will it... Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick and "Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan Coast" by Alan Morgan. Hosts: Bethan Briggs-Miller & Owen Staton Twitter: @spectre_sea

In our first episode we come ashore on the beach at Southdown just below Witches Point. Join us around the fire, ignore the distant echoes of thunder and lose yourself in stories from  legend. Stories are taken from and inspired by "The Folklore of Glamorgan" by Alan Roderick