About

MARK REES

Mark Rees - author and journalist. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales, Welsh culture, Curious Wales, Paranormal Wales

“Mark Rees is arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history.” – Western Mail

Journalist | Writer | Cultural Adventurer

For more than fifteen years, Mark Rees has published articles about the arts in some of Wales’ best-selling newspapers and magazines.

He has served as arts editor and what’s on editor for many well-known daily, weekly and monthly titles, including the South Wales Evening Post, Swansea Life, Carmarthen Journal and Llanelli Star. He regularly contributes reviews and features for publications including the Western Mail, The Bay and Arts Scene in Wales.

Books

Mark has published a number of books, primarily concerning the culture, history and folklore of his homeland, including:

  • The Little Book of Welsh Culture (2016/ Second edition: 2022)
  • Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives (2017)
  • The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks (2018)
  • The A-Z of Curious Wales (2019)
  • Paranormal Wales (2020)
  • Illustrated Tales of Wales (2022)
  • Paranormal Cardiff (2023)
  • Paranormal Swansea and Cardiff (2024)

Mark Rees launches The Little Book of Welsh Culture at Galerie Simpson during Swansea’s Big WeekendGhosts of Wales – Live!

In 2017, Mark launched the now-annual Ghosts of Wales – Live! event. This evening of spooky entertainment features a varied line-up of paranormal practitioners, offering talks, stories, songs, and even dances inspired by the darker, more Gothic aspects of life..

Mark Rees with the Swansea Devil at Swansea Museum

Phantoms

In 2018, Phantoms, a play based on Mark’s Welsh ghost stories, premiered at Swansea Grand Theatre for Halloween. Adapted for the stage by Francis Hardy, it was performed by the always-excellent Fluellen Theatre Company.

Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast

In 2020, Mark launched the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees, a regular podcast that explores a different weird and wonderful subject in each episode. Initially started as a lockdown project, it proved to be unexpectedly popular and, despite the seemingly niche subject matter, has attracted a devoted following. Thousands of listeners from around the world avidly download each episode, and learn a little bit about Welsh culture at the same time. You can listen and subscribe here.

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