Riots and strikes went hand in hand with Wales during the industrial age and while some are well known, other actions have slipped under the radar for the most part, even when they're the biggest labour dispute in UK history. Hit play and listen to the reasons behind almost 3000 slate miners dropping tools and ditching work for 3 years way back in 1900. Unlike the miners of old you don't have to dig deep to find valuable nuggets of content, just join the Patreon.
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Throwback Thursday: We Are Not Alone - UFO sightings with Jake Abanos
The truth is out there and you can find it with us by listening to the full episode showcased on today's throwback. If you'd prefer to just listen to 3 tipsy lads talk about what they're drinking though, that's on offer too. Full episode right here for the real truth seekers.
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148. The Devil's Threeway: Wales, Harold Godwinson and Wlliiam the Conquerer
We all know about Hastings Direct, the prestige insurance company. But did you know it gets its name from a battle in 1066 that was kind of a big deal?The Norman conquest of England is taught in schools all over the UK, but what was going down in Cymru town when the kings of England, Norway and Normandy were duking it out? Hot play and find out you scallies.Jump on our Patreon if you want bonus content, surveys, extra titbits and the deep appreciation of the Tales for Wales hosts.
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Throwback Thursday: Abdulrahim Abby Farah
It's Thursday and this is a throwback. You know the drill. The subject is actually pretty interesting but the clip is of the nonsense we talk about before the actual meat of the subject because we're just so effing zany like that. Full episode with the whacky riffs and the content of substance can be found right here.
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147. Porthcawl - Coney Beach Pleasure Park
How could we cover Oakwood without shining a little light on it's Easterly cousin, Coney Beach. Just as many fun memories and just as many not so fun disasters, injuries and lapses in health and safety.Hit play and listen to the rise and fall of Porthcawl's crown jewel. RIP. Our Patreon could be described as a theme park of the podcasting world, but like an Oakwood after dark version that's cool and sexy. Join up and see what all the fuss is about.
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