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.
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Spectral Lovers
In this episode we explore three ghostly tales from Cornwall that involve the theme of spectral loversHere's a link to Elizabeth Dale's article on Penfound Manor: https://cornishbirdblog.com/penfound-manor-the-oldest-inhabited-manor-house/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/thepiskietrapLink for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth on the 8th August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwallLink for the talk at Cornwall Folk Festival: https://cornwallfolkfestival.com/wp/event/piskie-trap-with-keith-wallis/Smuggling Talk Dates 3rd Sept Bude Castle: https://wegottickets.com/event/653134/14th Oct Trelissick15th Oct Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery16th Oct The Poly Falmouth22nd Oct The Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/24th Oct IntoBodmin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stories From Falmouth
In this episode we chat with Will Hazell, founder of Falmouth Uncovered, offering award-winning walking tours around Falmouth, to discusss some of the stories from the town's pastYou can find out more about Falmouth Uncovered here: https://www.falmouthuncovered.co.uk/Here's the book Will mentioned about the Custom of the Sea: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Custom-Sea-P-Neil-Hanson/dp/0471399779Link for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth in August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwallLink for the talk at Cornwall Folk Festival: https://cornwallfolkfestival.com/wp/event/piskie-trap-with-keith-wallis/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.
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Anna Eliza Bray
In this episode we chat with Dr Sharon Gedye to explore the work of nineteenth century writer and pioneering folklorist Anna Eliza BrayHere's the link to Sharon's blog: https://awalkinenglishweather.com/Link for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth in August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwallLink for the Devon Witchcraft talk in July: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/devon-witches-and-cunning-folk/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.
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Cornish Medics
In this episode we chat with writer and historian Dr Charlotte Mackenzie to explore healthcare and medicine in Cornwall back in the eighteenth century, the connection with folk remedies and traditional cures, and look at the practitioners referred to as 'Skilful Aunts' and 'Knowing Men'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 Charlotte's book 'Cornish Medics': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cornish-medics-Charlotte-MacKenzie/dp/1446162613?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLECheck out Charlotte's article for 'Cornish Story' on the topic here: https://cornishstory.com/2023/04/27/cornish-legends/Link for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth in August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwallLink for the Devon Witchcraft talk in July: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/devon-witches-and-cunning-folk/Link for the Cornish Folk Festival Talk: https://cornwallfolkfestival.com/wp/event/piskie-trap-with-keith-wallis/ 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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