A new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends. Offer your support on Patreon Host...
In this episode we chat to authors Liz Fenwick and Emma Cowell about their short stories for the book '13 Cornish Ghost Stories', discussing their writing process, what inspires them, their love for Cornwall, thoughts on ghosts and Cornish folklore, and their own spooky experiences.13 Cornish Ghost Stories is available at this Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4bCoxVo(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)Or if you'd prefer to purchase a copy directly from a local seller: https://www.falmouth-bookseller.co.uk/product/13-cornish-ghost-stories-qr/You can find more about Liz Fenwick's latest book here: https://www.lizfenwick.com/More about Emma Cowell's latest book here: https://www.emmacowell.com/Here are the links to the Piskie Led live talks Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3580/piskie-led-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskiesIntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/piskie-led/e-ajlergSt Austell Arts Centre: https://www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk/events/keith-wallis-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies/Here are the links to Ghosts on the Coast with The Cornish Bird Port Eliot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mystery-and-history-conference-tickets-1194793031119IntoBodmin: https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3674/ghosts-on-the-cornish-coast#:~:text=Join%20The%20Cornish%20Bird%2C%20writer,tales%20from%20around%20Cornwall's%20coasts.&text=Age%20recommendation%2016%2B%20for%20supernatural%20%26%20macabre%20themes.&text=A%20%C2%A31%20Poly%20Fund%20payment%20is%20added%20to%20each%20ticket%20sold. Offer your support on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tales from Port Eliot
In this episode we take a trip to the Port Eliot estate at St Germans in South East Cornwall and chat with Coco Brown, tour guide there, to learn more about the history and folklore linked with the estate.If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrapHere's a link to find out more about the Port Eliot Estate and their tours: https://www.porteliot.co.uk/visit-us/Here's a link to the Mystery & History Conference at Port Eliot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mystery-and-history-conference-tickets-1194748578159?aff=oddtdtcreatorHere are links to the venues for the Piskie Talk in AprilPoly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3580/piskie-led-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskiesIntoBodmin:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/t-rpvooqaSt Austell Arts Centre: https://www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk/events/keith-wallis-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies/ Offer your support on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Local ghost stories with the Cornish Bird
In this episode we chat with writer, blogger and podcaster Elizabeth Dale aka 'The Cornish Bird' to discuss some of our favourite local ghost stories and how they're connected to local history. If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrapHere's an Amazon link where you can get Peter Underwood's 'Ghosts of Cornwall': https://amzn.to/42QFs42Here's an Amazon link where you can get Peter Underwood's 'Ghosts of Devon': https://amzn.to/41739nkAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Offer your support on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mary Hartley of Rosewarne
In this episode we explore the story of Mary Hartley of Rosewarne house in Camborne, who was declared a 'lunatic' in 1843, and who's ghost is said to haunt the house.We'll be chatting with The Cornish Historian Francis Edwards to take a closer look at Mary's story, and delve into the truth behind the folklore.If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrapHere's a link to Francis's article on Mary: https://the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/the-madwoman-of-rosewarne-house/Here's a link link to the podcast episode on Lower Rosewarne by The Cornish Bird: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9-ezekiel-grosse-and-the-rosewarne-ghost/id1572187829?i=1000525333820 Offer your support on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ghost Stories for the Festive Season
Continuing the long tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas, in this episode we explore some spooky tales from across CornwallIf you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap Offer your support on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends. Offer your support on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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