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.
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Black Dogs & Spectral Hounds
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.
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Buried at the crossroads
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.
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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