The Piskie Trap

In this episode we take another look at the famous Jamaica Inn up on Bodmin Moor, and chat with Karin Beasant and Lisa Holman about their new book Jamaica Inn: The History, Hauntings and Folklore to discuss the Inn's past and haunted reputation.

Here's a link where you can buy copies of the book: https://lisaholman.co.uk/https-lisaholman-co-uk-jamaica-inn-book/

Witchcraft in Cornwall Talks

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

26th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath (7pm): Tickets available on the door.

3rd December, The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/

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In this episode we take a look at the tales and stories surrounding the legendary figure of Tregeagle, and try to uncover what we know about the real historical individual.

Witchcraft in Cornwall Talks

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

29th October,Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/9033397

30th October, IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.com/intobodmin/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-amp-curses/2026-10-30/d-blwepnszmynov

4th November, St Austell Library: Call the library on - 0300 1234 111

26th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath: Pay on the door

3rd December, Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/

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In this episode we take a look at some stories of Cornish giants.

Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft

9th October, Bodmin Jail:

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

30th October, IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.com/intobodmin/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-amp-curses/2026-10-30/d-blwepnszmynov

4th November, St Austell Library:

26th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath:

3rd December, Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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.

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In this episode we explore a couple of witchcraft stories from Cornwall, including an exciting new research discovery.

Here are some links where you can get tickets for the upcoming talks and events:

Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling

19th Feb, Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/ev_7461559

25th Feb, St Austell Library: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1315300957300476&set=a.462228762607704&locale=en_GB

Legends of the Cornish Landscape

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/

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In this episode we chat with Professor Mark Stoyle to explore some sixteenth and seventeenth century witchcraft cases from Exeter in Devon.

Here's a link to Mark's book Witchcraft in Exeter 1558-1660: https://www.waterstones.com/book/witchcraft-in-exeter-1558-1660/mark-stoyle/9781903356708

I also recommend checking out Mark's book The Western Rising of 1549, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Rising-1549-Mark-Stoyle/dp/0300276885

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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