The Piskie Trap

In this episode I chat with author Anna Chorlton about her book Cornish Folk Tales of Place Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall we discuss the stories in the book and some of the themes that crop up in the local tales.By the way, if anyone didn't guess it, the 'regular podcast guest' that I mention is of course William Bottrell. I will be keeping you all updated RE the live talk dates in the new year.Here's a link to where you can get hold of a copy of Anna's book: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/cornish-folk-tales-of-place-traditional-stories-from-mid-and-west-cornwall/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/thepiskietrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we take a look at some stories of Cornish Piskies, and explore some of the themes we find in them. 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/thepiskietrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat with Owain Holland, host of the Cornish language podcast, to explore the history of the Cornish language and its roots, Cornish place names, words and phrases, and a little bit of folklore as well.You can find the Cornish Language podcast here: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/1002103511Some useful links if you're interested in learning Cornish:Cornish lessons: https://www.speakcornish.com/classes--conversation.htmlLearning books: https://cornish-language.org/product-category/learning-cornishGo cornish has lots of free info and resources: https://gocornish.org/all-learners/learning-materialsIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat with the brilliant Mark Norman, a Devon-based folklore researcher, author and host of The Folklore Podcast to explore the topic of Black Dog folklore and look at some case examples from here in the south west.You can find copies of Mark's book on Black Dog Folklore here: https://www.thefolklorepodcast.com/store/p24/blackdogfolklore.htmlMark Norman and Tracey Norman's new book Devon's Forgotten Witches 1860-1910 can be found here: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/devons-forgotten-witches/Live Talks on Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling 14th October Trelissick Garden: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/trelissick/events/88085a7a-1765-4606-a3f2-3b8153f9c54015th October (afternoon) Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/69292?catID=6115815th October (evening): Poly Falmouth:https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/23rd October Tywardreath Methodist Hall - tickets £5 on the door24th October IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/e-mqxaevIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat with writer, blogger and podcaster Elizabeth Dale about her book 'Buried at the crossroads' that explores the history of crossroads burial in CornwallPlease note that this episode contains dark/macabre themes, as well as references to violence and suicide. 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 where you can find copies of Elizabeth's book: https://cornishbirdblog.com/my-bookshop/Smuggling talk dates3rd September, Castle Bude: https://wegottickets.com/event/653134/20th September, Borderlands Launceston: https://launcestonfolkclub.uk/borderlands-festival-20th-september/14th October, Trelissick: Ticket link coming soon15th October (daytime), Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: ticket link coming soon15th October (evening), Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/23rd October, Tywardreath: Tickets £5 on the door24th October IntoBodmin: https://allevents.in/bodmin/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/200028710883246 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.