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New book launch: Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives

Explore the chilling ghost stories of Victorian Wales in Mark Rees’ latest book!


A Spine-Tingling Start to the Ghosts of Wales Series

The Ghosts of Wales series kicks off this Halloween with the release of the first book, Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives.

📅 Publication Date: October 2, 2017
🏢 Publisher: The History Press

In this captivating book, author Mark Rees dives into the chilling paranormal tales that fascinated Victorian Wales — an era obsessed with the supernatural.


What’s Inside Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives?

This book is a treasure trove of over 50 real-life ghost stories and eerie happenings, unearthed from historical newspaper archives. These haunting tales span the Victorian era (1837 to 1901) and cover a wide range of paranormal phenomena, including:

  • 👻 Terrifying two-headed phantoms
  • 🚂 Haunted locomotives and spectral trains
  • 🏭 Poltergeists wreaking havoc in industrial communities
  • 🔮 Chilling prophecies and messages from beyond the grave
  • 🎭 Ingenious hoaxes that fooled the public

Whether it’s ghostly séances, haunted mines, or spectral knights, each story blends the unsettling with the unexpected, offering readers both shivers and smiles.

Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives by Mark Rees

What makes this book unique?

Unlike typical ghost story collections that recycle well-known tales, Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives stands out because:

  1. Original Sources: It draws directly from Victorian newspaper archives, presenting tales that haven’t been seen for over a century.
  2. Fresh Perspectives: By combining Welsh and English texts, Mark Rees offers new insights into Wales’ supernatural history.
  3. Historical Context: Each story provides a glimpse into the Victorian era’s fascination with the paranormal and how ghost stories captivated communities.

This makes the book a must-read for fans of historical ghost stories, Welsh folklore, and paranormal research.


📢 Attend ghostly talks and events 📢

To celebrate the spooky season, author Mark Rees will be hosting a series of public talks and events. These events are an exciting opportunity to:

  • Hear more about the haunted archives
  • Dive deeper into the book’s ghost stories
  • Explore Wales’ rich supernatural heritage

🔍 Stay Updated: Details about upcoming talks will be posted on the public talks page, so be sure to check back!


🛒 Get your copy of Ghosts of Wales today! 🛒

📚 Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives is available now from:

  • 📍 All leading bookshops (support your local stores!)
  • 🌐 Online retailers, including Amazon

If you love ghost stories, Victorian history, and the eerie folklore of Wales, this book is the perfect addition to your collection.

Ghosts of Wales: Accounts from the Victorian Archives by Mark Rees

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