Valley area, Rhymney

Deep in the Rhymney Valley, a legendary tale of fairies and a fearsome giant has been etched into local folklore. It's said that these mythical creatures discovered coal deposits in the area after a daring nighttime assassination. The giant, a menacing figure that had been terrorising the fairies' homes, was killed in his sleep. As the fairies set fire to his massive body, they noticed that the ground continued to burn long after his remains had turned to ash. This strange occurrence led them to uncover the coal deposits that lay beneath the surface.

Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil

Aberdare, a town in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is home to a haunting that has captured local imagination. Since the closure of an unnamed site in 1962, stories have circulated about a ghostly presence - a white lady, some say, and others claim to have seen a ghost train. The site, now abandoned and off-limits to the public, seems to have stirred up a mix of fascination and fear among locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

Aberbargoed hospital, Aberbargoed

Aberbargoed Hospital in Wales has a reputation for paranormal activity. A phantom figure was reportedly seen by staff and patients, sparking curiosity and debate about its identity. Some believed the ghost to be a miner who died in a colliery accident, while others thought it might be a former patient. The hospital no longer stands, but the legend of the Aberbargoed Hospital ghost lives on. This eerie presence was said to have been observed around 2010, leaving many to wonder about its story.

Mountain Ash, Aberdare

In the quaint town of Mountain Ash, nestled in the heart of Aberdare, Wales, a bizarre and intriguing incident took place on a stormy day in February 1859, or possibly 1841. The residents of the area, including a Mr Nixon, were left bewildered as live fish began to fall from the sky. The phenomenon was not limited to a single location, as some of the fish were found in the guttering of neighbouring houses. Miraculously, a few of the creatures survived and were kept in freshwater, providing a rare opportunity for people to observe these unexpected visitors up close.

General area, Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash in Wales is known for its lush green landscapes and rolling hills but on 9 February 1859 it witnessed something truly bizarre. Workers in a local timber yard were busy with their daily tasks when suddenly hundreds of small fish rained down upon them during a downpour. The scene was nothing short of surreal as the fish lay flopping in puddles, still very much alive. The workers quickly filled several buckets with the creatures before they could return to their work, no doubt trying to make sense of this inexplicable event.

Sky over Cwmbach estate, Aberdare

Over the Cwmbach estate in Aberdare, a rather unusual sighting took place back in 1979. A witness standing outside their home heard the sound of engines but couldnt see anything at first. They stepped inside their doorway but as the sound grew louder, they went back outside to take another look. Thats when they spotted a twin-engine, dark-coloured Wellington bomber flying overhead, described as being as real looking and sounding as any solid aircraft. The witness didnt think much of it at the time, not realising that there were no airworthy Wellington bombers in existence.