The Piskie Trap

In this episode we chat to Professor Marion Gibson about her new book Witchland, and also take another look at the case of Ann Jefferies in Cornwall.

You can find a link to preorder a copy of Marion's book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/witchland-marion-gibson/37200a74c033c5f2?ean=9781398545144&bkshp-astro=t

Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft

28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses

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
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In this episode we take a trip over to the house and estate of Place in Fowey to hear about the history of the house, some of the stories surrounding it, and discover more about the history of Fowey as well.

You can find out more about Place and the events they host here: https://www.placefowey.com/

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
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In this episode we take a trip back to Port Eliot in south east Cornwall and explore the tunnels beneath the estate.

If you'd like to find out more about Port Eliot you can check out the website here: https://www.porteliot.co.uk/

Upcoming talk dates

18th June Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/75152?catID=71412

20th June Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/8019755

Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft

28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses

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

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In this episode we chat with Sue Field, founder of Mazed Tales, a project that collects traditional stories from all across to Cornwall, to discuss all things Cornish folklore.

You can find the Mazed Tales website here: https://www.mazedtales.org/

Legends of the Cornish Landscape Talk Dates

7th May, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape

27th May, The Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape/

18th June Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/75152?catID=71412

20th June Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/8019755

Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft

28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses

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

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In this episode we chat to the wonderful writer, storyteller and musician Mike O'Connor to explore the history of storytelling in Cornwall.

Here's a link to where you can get a copy of Mike's book, 'The Little History of Storytelling in Cornwall': https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-little-history-of-storytelling-in-cornwall/

Legends of the Cornish Landscape Talk Dates

7th May, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape

27th May, The Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape/

18th June Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/75152?catID=71412

20th June Liskeard Library: Link coming soon.

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

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