Dr Delyth Badder
@folklorewales.com
Welsh folklorist • Author • Honorary Research Fellow, Amgueddfa Cymru • Antiquarian book collector • Rheibio'n Gymraeg • The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts (2023) • Represented by jonathanclowes.co.uk
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Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
It’s the ghostly part of the year… 16% of people in England today say that they have had an extraordinary experience of some kind, including witnessing the presence of a ghost. Fascinatingly, almost one in five of those people have not shared that experience with anyone, not even family or friends.
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It’s the ghostly part of the year… 16% of people in England today say that they have had an extraordinary experience of some kind, including witnessing the presence of a ghost. Fascinatingly, almost one in five of those people have not shared that experience with anyone, not even family or friends.
Apparently my dulcet tones could be heard across all Global radio stations throughout yesterday discussing various Nos Galan Gaeaf traditions.
Here’s a quick excerpt from @lbc.co.uk 🎃
Here’s a quick excerpt from @lbc.co.uk 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Apparently my dulcet tones could be heard across all Global radio stations throughout yesterday discussing various Nos Galan Gaeaf traditions.
Here’s a quick excerpt from @lbc.co.uk 🎃
Here’s a quick excerpt from @lbc.co.uk 🎃
For the love of Owd Scratch, someone give this woman her own series - I could honestly listen to @g0blinegg.bsky.social wax lyrical about the restless dead all day long 👻
I'm excited to share that the latest episode of 'Gone Medieval' podcast features the Shropshire Witches! We talked about medieval ghosts and all things spooky! Teenage me would be pinching herself!
open.spotify.com/episode/303k...
#history #halloween #medieval #folklore #medievalist
open.spotify.com/episode/303k...
#history #halloween #medieval #folklore #medievalist
Medieval Hallowe'en
open.spotify.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM
For the love of Owd Scratch, someone give this woman her own series - I could honestly listen to @g0blinegg.bsky.social wax lyrical about the restless dead all day long 👻
A spooky Nos Galan Gaeaf to you all 🎃
While lacking ancient provenance, this winter’s eve was the eeriest of the ‘tair ysbrydnos’ (three spirit nights), where the veil between worlds was at its thinnest and the wind blowing over the feet of corpses bore sighs to the homes of those destined to die…
While lacking ancient provenance, this winter’s eve was the eeriest of the ‘tair ysbrydnos’ (three spirit nights), where the veil between worlds was at its thinnest and the wind blowing over the feet of corpses bore sighs to the homes of those destined to die…
October 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A spooky Nos Galan Gaeaf to you all 🎃
While lacking ancient provenance, this winter’s eve was the eeriest of the ‘tair ysbrydnos’ (three spirit nights), where the veil between worlds was at its thinnest and the wind blowing over the feet of corpses bore sighs to the homes of those destined to die…
While lacking ancient provenance, this winter’s eve was the eeriest of the ‘tair ysbrydnos’ (three spirit nights), where the veil between worlds was at its thinnest and the wind blowing over the feet of corpses bore sighs to the homes of those destined to die…
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
I hope fans of stiles know that they are notorious for attracting ghosts and malevolent spirits on Halloween, as such creatures are drawn to boundary lines. Many mentions in @folklorewales.com book on Welsh ghosts!
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I hope fans of stiles know that they are notorious for attracting ghosts and malevolent spirits on Halloween, as such creatures are drawn to boundary lines. Many mentions in @folklorewales.com book on Welsh ghosts!
Roedd hi’n tu hwnt o braf cael siarad am rhywbeth twtsh yn wahanol efo Aled Hughes ar BBC Radio Cymru ddoe - llên y milod ac ofergoelion bwystfilaidd.
Here’s an interview for BBC Radio Cymru from yesterday, all about the folklore of birds and beasts in Wales (in 🏴).
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Here’s an interview for BBC Radio Cymru from yesterday, all about the folklore of birds and beasts in Wales (in 🏴).
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Aled Hughes - Yr anifeiliaid sy'n cael eu hystyried fel argoelion - BBC Sounds
Delyth Badder sy'n trafod tylluanod, sgwarnogod a draenogod gydag Aled.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Roedd hi’n tu hwnt o braf cael siarad am rhywbeth twtsh yn wahanol efo Aled Hughes ar BBC Radio Cymru ddoe - llên y milod ac ofergoelion bwystfilaidd.
Here’s an interview for BBC Radio Cymru from yesterday, all about the folklore of birds and beasts in Wales (in 🏴).
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Here’s an interview for BBC Radio Cymru from yesterday, all about the folklore of birds and beasts in Wales (in 🏴).
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Can’t quite believe it’s done but it’s done.
Two years of translating and unpicking (and growing a human somewhere in the middle) the most bizarre yet brilliant manifesto by Dr William Price: Gwyllllis yn Nayd.
Spoilers: these aren’t the ravings of a lunatic as previous biographers have concluded.
Two years of translating and unpicking (and growing a human somewhere in the middle) the most bizarre yet brilliant manifesto by Dr William Price: Gwyllllis yn Nayd.
Spoilers: these aren’t the ravings of a lunatic as previous biographers have concluded.
October 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Can’t quite believe it’s done but it’s done.
Two years of translating and unpicking (and growing a human somewhere in the middle) the most bizarre yet brilliant manifesto by Dr William Price: Gwyllllis yn Nayd.
Spoilers: these aren’t the ravings of a lunatic as previous biographers have concluded.
Two years of translating and unpicking (and growing a human somewhere in the middle) the most bizarre yet brilliant manifesto by Dr William Price: Gwyllllis yn Nayd.
Spoilers: these aren’t the ravings of a lunatic as previous biographers have concluded.
Quick stop over in Cardiff to talk The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts with the lovely staff at the National Museum this week.
Lovely to chat spooks, as always, but the highlight was getting up close and personal with Catrin here behind the scenes in the painting conservation studio. Phenomenal.
Lovely to chat spooks, as always, but the highlight was getting up close and personal with Catrin here behind the scenes in the painting conservation studio. Phenomenal.
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Quick stop over in Cardiff to talk The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts with the lovely staff at the National Museum this week.
Lovely to chat spooks, as always, but the highlight was getting up close and personal with Catrin here behind the scenes in the painting conservation studio. Phenomenal.
Lovely to chat spooks, as always, but the highlight was getting up close and personal with Catrin here behind the scenes in the painting conservation studio. Phenomenal.
Right. Apologies for the delay. Really didn’t expect so much interest in a grumpy little Welsh owl so thank you for all the kind words - I’ve loved reading some of your own rescue stories.
Lots of you had rehab-related questions so thought I’d tackle the big ones here in one looong thread… 🧵
Lots of you had rehab-related questions so thought I’d tackle the big ones here in one looong thread… 🧵
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Right. Apologies for the delay. Really didn’t expect so much interest in a grumpy little Welsh owl so thank you for all the kind words - I’ve loved reading some of your own rescue stories.
Lots of you had rehab-related questions so thought I’d tackle the big ones here in one looong thread… 🧵
Lots of you had rehab-related questions so thought I’d tackle the big ones here in one looong thread… 🧵
It’s important to say if you ever find an injured bird of prey, you should always contact your local wildlife charity / rehab centre before handling them.
That option wasn’t immediately available to us, but as soon as we found a professional willing to help, they were involved each step of the way.
That option wasn’t immediately available to us, but as soon as we found a professional willing to help, they were involved each step of the way.
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It’s important to say if you ever find an injured bird of prey, you should always contact your local wildlife charity / rehab centre before handling them.
That option wasn’t immediately available to us, but as soon as we found a professional willing to help, they were involved each step of the way.
That option wasn’t immediately available to us, but as soon as we found a professional willing to help, they were involved each step of the way.
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
Finally able to contribute to #OwlishMonday with a real, legitimate owl.
This is Cowlyd, our little rescue tawny, who’s boarding with us while his broken leg heals.
Named after the ancient and wise owl of Welsh lore, turns out he’s a bit more Gwilym.
(highly niche Welsh joke there, sorry) 🦉
This is Cowlyd, our little rescue tawny, who’s boarding with us while his broken leg heals.
Named after the ancient and wise owl of Welsh lore, turns out he’s a bit more Gwilym.
(highly niche Welsh joke there, sorry) 🦉
September 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Finally able to contribute to #OwlishMonday with a real, legitimate owl.
This is Cowlyd, our little rescue tawny, who’s boarding with us while his broken leg heals.
Named after the ancient and wise owl of Welsh lore, turns out he’s a bit more Gwilym.
(highly niche Welsh joke there, sorry) 🦉
This is Cowlyd, our little rescue tawny, who’s boarding with us while his broken leg heals.
Named after the ancient and wise owl of Welsh lore, turns out he’s a bit more Gwilym.
(highly niche Welsh joke there, sorry) 🦉
Catching up with some of the newest additions to the library…
My favourite recent purchase is this vanishingly rare essay from the 1851 Newport eisteddfod by Merthyr Tudful preacher, the Rev David Rhys Stephen, concerning one of Wales’s most infamous hauntings - the tale of Pwca’r Trwyn 👻
My favourite recent purchase is this vanishingly rare essay from the 1851 Newport eisteddfod by Merthyr Tudful preacher, the Rev David Rhys Stephen, concerning one of Wales’s most infamous hauntings - the tale of Pwca’r Trwyn 👻
September 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Catching up with some of the newest additions to the library…
My favourite recent purchase is this vanishingly rare essay from the 1851 Newport eisteddfod by Merthyr Tudful preacher, the Rev David Rhys Stephen, concerning one of Wales’s most infamous hauntings - the tale of Pwca’r Trwyn 👻
My favourite recent purchase is this vanishingly rare essay from the 1851 Newport eisteddfod by Merthyr Tudful preacher, the Rev David Rhys Stephen, concerning one of Wales’s most infamous hauntings - the tale of Pwca’r Trwyn 👻
Foster an owl while writing a book and caring for a child, they said. It’ll be fine, they said.
Feeling a little like poor Cowlyd having just submitted the manuscript for my newest book this evening. Looking forward to seeing both in the wild over the coming months 🦉
Feeling a little like poor Cowlyd having just submitted the manuscript for my newest book this evening. Looking forward to seeing both in the wild over the coming months 🦉
September 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Foster an owl while writing a book and caring for a child, they said. It’ll be fine, they said.
Feeling a little like poor Cowlyd having just submitted the manuscript for my newest book this evening. Looking forward to seeing both in the wild over the coming months 🦉
Feeling a little like poor Cowlyd having just submitted the manuscript for my newest book this evening. Looking forward to seeing both in the wild over the coming months 🦉
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Yfory yng Ngŵyl Arall, Caernarfon! Tomorrow in Gŵyl Arall, Caernarfon! 👇
📚Sgwrs yn y Gymraeg gyda chyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael. Discussion in Welsh with simultaneous translation facilities available.
🎟️Tocynnau/Tickets: gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dewch yn llu! All welcome!
@folklorewales.com
📚Sgwrs yn y Gymraeg gyda chyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael. Discussion in Welsh with simultaneous translation facilities available.
🎟️Tocynnau/Tickets: gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dewch yn llu! All welcome!
@folklorewales.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Yfory yng Ngŵyl Arall, Caernarfon! Tomorrow in Gŵyl Arall, Caernarfon! 👇
📚Sgwrs yn y Gymraeg gyda chyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael. Discussion in Welsh with simultaneous translation facilities available.
🎟️Tocynnau/Tickets: gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dewch yn llu! All welcome!
@folklorewales.com
📚Sgwrs yn y Gymraeg gyda chyfieithu ar y pryd ar gael. Discussion in Welsh with simultaneous translation facilities available.
🎟️Tocynnau/Tickets: gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dewch yn llu! All welcome!
@folklorewales.com
🗓️ Sad 12ed / Sat 12th
⏰ 13:30
📍Llety Arall, Stryd y Plas
🎟️ £6 via gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dydd Sadwrn, fydda i’n trafod ysbrydoedd Cymru o bob lliw a llun sydd i’w canfod yn fy nghyfrol ‘The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts’ efo’r anfarwol Llŷ Titus. Dewch yn llu!
(Translation services available.)
⏰ 13:30
📍Llety Arall, Stryd y Plas
🎟️ £6 via gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dydd Sadwrn, fydda i’n trafod ysbrydoedd Cymru o bob lliw a llun sydd i’w canfod yn fy nghyfrol ‘The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts’ efo’r anfarwol Llŷ Titus. Dewch yn llu!
(Translation services available.)
Ghosts – Delyth Badder a Llŷr Titus
12 Gorffennaf. Llety Arall
gwylarall.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:51 AM
🗓️ Sad 12ed / Sat 12th
⏰ 13:30
📍Llety Arall, Stryd y Plas
🎟️ £6 via gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dydd Sadwrn, fydda i’n trafod ysbrydoedd Cymru o bob lliw a llun sydd i’w canfod yn fy nghyfrol ‘The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts’ efo’r anfarwol Llŷ Titus. Dewch yn llu!
(Translation services available.)
⏰ 13:30
📍Llety Arall, Stryd y Plas
🎟️ £6 via gwylarall.com/calendr/2025...
Dydd Sadwrn, fydda i’n trafod ysbrydoedd Cymru o bob lliw a llun sydd i’w canfod yn fy nghyfrol ‘The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts’ efo’r anfarwol Llŷ Titus. Dewch yn llu!
(Translation services available.)
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
Digwyddiad Newydd! | New Event!
Ymunwch â Delyth Badder mewn sgwrs â Llŷr Titus am ei chyfrol 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' yn Gŵyl Arall 👻
Join Delyth Badder in conversation with Llŷr Titus about her co-authored book 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' at Gŵyl Arall 👻
@folklorewales.com
Ymunwch â Delyth Badder mewn sgwrs â Llŷr Titus am ei chyfrol 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' yn Gŵyl Arall 👻
Join Delyth Badder in conversation with Llŷr Titus about her co-authored book 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' at Gŵyl Arall 👻
@folklorewales.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Digwyddiad Newydd! | New Event!
Ymunwch â Delyth Badder mewn sgwrs â Llŷr Titus am ei chyfrol 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' yn Gŵyl Arall 👻
Join Delyth Badder in conversation with Llŷr Titus about her co-authored book 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' at Gŵyl Arall 👻
@folklorewales.com
Ymunwch â Delyth Badder mewn sgwrs â Llŷr Titus am ei chyfrol 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' yn Gŵyl Arall 👻
Join Delyth Badder in conversation with Llŷr Titus about her co-authored book 'The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts' at Gŵyl Arall 👻
@folklorewales.com
Slowly dragging myself out of the mat leave bubble so here are some folky updates:
Folklore Wales HQ has relocated to Pwllheli. Book 2 and a couple of bits and pieces are in progress; book 3 is on the horizon.
And all this with Eryri as my backdrop. There’s few better places to begin new chapters.
Folklore Wales HQ has relocated to Pwllheli. Book 2 and a couple of bits and pieces are in progress; book 3 is on the horizon.
And all this with Eryri as my backdrop. There’s few better places to begin new chapters.
July 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Slowly dragging myself out of the mat leave bubble so here are some folky updates:
Folklore Wales HQ has relocated to Pwllheli. Book 2 and a couple of bits and pieces are in progress; book 3 is on the horizon.
And all this with Eryri as my backdrop. There’s few better places to begin new chapters.
Folklore Wales HQ has relocated to Pwllheli. Book 2 and a couple of bits and pieces are in progress; book 3 is on the horizon.
And all this with Eryri as my backdrop. There’s few better places to begin new chapters.
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda, bawb!
💫
Happy New Year, all!
💫
Happy New Year, all!
December 31, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda, bawb!
💫
Happy New Year, all!
💫
Happy New Year, all!
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
Christmas is just around the corner and we have the perfect presents for your book-loving friends and family
Not quite sure what to buy? Follow the link below to explore Calon's Christmas gift guide 📚
www.uwp.co.uk/calon-christ...
Not quite sure what to buy? Follow the link below to explore Calon's Christmas gift guide 📚
www.uwp.co.uk/calon-christ...
December 3, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Christmas is just around the corner and we have the perfect presents for your book-loving friends and family
Not quite sure what to buy? Follow the link below to explore Calon's Christmas gift guide 📚
www.uwp.co.uk/calon-christ...
Not quite sure what to buy? Follow the link below to explore Calon's Christmas gift guide 📚
www.uwp.co.uk/calon-christ...
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
Wonderful to receive this fab book through the post this morning from @storyvillebooks.bsky.social today . An amazing festive treat by Lowri Haf Cooke with contributions by my friends Elidir Jones and @folklorewales.com Available on the link below . Nadolig Llawen
uk.bookshop.org/search?keyword…
uk.bookshop.org/search?keyword…
December 2, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Wonderful to receive this fab book through the post this morning from @storyvillebooks.bsky.social today . An amazing festive treat by Lowri Haf Cooke with contributions by my friends Elidir Jones and @folklorewales.com Available on the link below . Nadolig Llawen
uk.bookshop.org/search?keyword…
uk.bookshop.org/search?keyword…
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
Good morning
One of my favourite tales of recent years was shared to me
By @folklorewales.com . A really creepy story just right for winter days like today . Here it is if you fancy a listen ?. “The Voice in the back room”
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
One of my favourite tales of recent years was shared to me
By @folklorewales.com . A really creepy story just right for winter days like today . Here it is if you fancy a listen ?. “The Voice in the back room”
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
November 28, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Good morning
One of my favourite tales of recent years was shared to me
By @folklorewales.com . A really creepy story just right for winter days like today . Here it is if you fancy a listen ?. “The Voice in the back room”
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
One of my favourite tales of recent years was shared to me
By @folklorewales.com . A really creepy story just right for winter days like today . Here it is if you fancy a listen ?. “The Voice in the back room”
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
They say every theatre has a ghost find out if it’s true.
Out today! Haunted Theatres with 3 actors no less talking about their uncanny experiences.
pod.fo/e/286f30
Out today! Haunted Theatres with 3 actors no less talking about their uncanny experiences.
pod.fo/e/286f30
a stage with a red curtain and a microphone on it
Alt: a stage with a red curtain rising and a ghost light.
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:14 AM
They say every theatre has a ghost find out if it’s true.
Out today! Haunted Theatres with 3 actors no less talking about their uncanny experiences.
pod.fo/e/286f30
Out today! Haunted Theatres with 3 actors no less talking about their uncanny experiences.
pod.fo/e/286f30
Reposted by Dr Delyth Badder
⚠️⚠️ You will have seen the flooding in Pontypridd on the news- and three businesses in particular need your help. Storyville Books, Martha's Homestore and Zucco's were all flooded- if you're local pop in and buy something, or buy something online
(the big room here was flooded)
(the big room here was flooded)
November 25, 2024 at 6:26 PM
⚠️⚠️ You will have seen the flooding in Pontypridd on the news- and three businesses in particular need your help. Storyville Books, Martha's Homestore and Zucco's were all flooded- if you're local pop in and buy something, or buy something online
(the big room here was flooded)
(the big room here was flooded)