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.
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Geevor Tin Mine
In this episode we head over to Geevor Tin Mine in West Cornwall and chat to Grant Jelbert and Clint Hosking about the history of the mine, some of the stories and experiences there, and the realities of working in a mine.Links to tickets and more info on the upcoming talksGhosts on the Coast at IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/ghosts-on-the-coast/e-lkrkpkGhosts on the Coast at Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3674/ghosts-on-the-cornish-coastIf 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/thepiskietrapYou can find out more about Geevor here: https://geevor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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St Michael's Mount
In this episode we take a trip across to St Michael's Mount in West Cornwall, and chat with Anna Berska about some of the stories and history surrounding this famous site.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 are the links to the Piskie Led live talksPoly 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 BirdPort 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%20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Drummer Boy & The Todden
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 This is a paid link - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchasesOr 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. 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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