Bye-Gones

by Richard Holland

Gwasg Carreg Gwalch [Published 1992]. Softcover, 118 pp; 19 cm. Black and white illustrations. [From back cover] Old volumes of Bye-Gones, a periodical published between 1871 and 1939, are a treasure trove of anecdotes relating to Wales and the Border Counties. Contained within its pages are fascinating tales of ghosts, goblins, witches and wizards, extraordinary eccentrics and famous personalities. There are many insights into folk traditions and festivals, as well as lively snippets about personal experiences of natural and supernatural phenomena. Here, then, are some of the best of Bye-Gones, collected together for the first time and guaranteed to inform, intrigue and entertain. Happy delving! Contents Bye-Gones - Preface; Pennant's Drunken Revels; The Dreadful Vicar of Llanidloes; A Leeky Theory; A Second Leeky Theory; John Milton A Welshman; Match Seller's Song; Sleepers in Church; The Omen Rod; Snake Rings; The Invisible Riders; Witch Refused Chips; The Vengeful Spirit; Hell of a Performance; Faith Out of Hand; Turnip Points the Finger; A Bright Spark; Tat in Wills; An Impudent Prisoner; Christmas Customs; Visitors' Books; Toads in Stones; The Horned Woman; A Cheap Bargain; Child Brides; Flower Folklore; Dick Spot the Conjuror; Gone Fishing; Ghost Harangues Sister; A Provident Dream; Model Behaviour; Encounters with Fairies; A Smoke and a Pint; Witchcraft in Evidence; New Year Customs; A Welsh Volcano?; Shelley Shot At; The Flying Man; Heavy Duty; Epitaphs; Strange Rain; Bull Ghosts; Exorcist for Hire; Poe Predicted; Admiral Composure; Sheridan's Curse; An Evil Welcome; The Stone of Contention; Wreckers get Wrecked; Poetic Tax Return; Nursery Rhymes; Mix Match; St Mark's Eve; Easter Customs; Des. Res.; Avalanche!; The Electric Whirlwind; The Gunpowder Tragedy; Grannies Bashing; "The Wolf"; The Burning Well; Phantom Horsemen; Dragons; Wart Charming; Hallowtide Customs; Rough Justice; Rolling Stoat; Hedgehog Weapon; Strange Lights from the Sea; True Survivors; What's in a Name?; Chance in a Million; An Insult to the English; An Insult to the Welsh; The Historian's Revenge; The Future.

118 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1992