The Piskie Trap

In this episode I chat with author Anna Chorlton about her book Cornish Folk Tales of Place Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall we discuss the stories in the book and some of the themes that crop up in the local tales.

By the way, if anyone didn't guess it, the 'regular podcast guest' that I mention is of course William Bottrell. I will be keeping you all updated RE the live talk dates in the new year.

Here's a link to where you can get hold of a copy of Anna's book: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/cornish-folk-tales-of-place-traditional-stories-from-mid-and-west-cornwall/

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In this episode we take a look at some stories of Cornish Piskies, and explore some of the themes we find in them.

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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/1002103511

Some useful links if you're interested in learning Cornish:

Cornish lessons: https://www.speakcornish.com/classes--conversation.html

Learning books: https://cornish-language.org/product-category/learning-cornish

Go cornish has lots of free info and resources: https://gocornish.org/all-learners/learning-materials

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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.html

Mark 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-a3f2-3b8153f9c540

15th October (afternoon) Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/69292?catID=61158

15th October (evening): Poly Falmouth:https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling

22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/

23rd October Tywardreath Methodist Hall - tickets £5 on the door

24th October IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/e-mqxaev

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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 Cornwall

Please 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/thepiskietrap

Here's a link where you can find copies of Elizabeth's book: https://cornishbirdblog.com/my-bookshop/

Smuggling talk dates

3rd 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 soon

15th October (daytime), Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: ticket link coming soon

15th October (evening), Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling

22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/

23rd October, Tywardreath: Tickets £5 on the door

24th October IntoBodmin: https://allevents.in/bodmin/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/200028710883246

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In this episode we explore three ghostly tales from Cornwall that involve the theme of spectral lovers

Here'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/thepiskietrap

Link 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-cornwall

Link 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 Trelissick

15th Oct Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery

16th Oct The Poly Falmouth

22nd Oct The Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/

24th Oct IntoBodmin

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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 past

You 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/0471399779

Link for the Cornish Witchcraft Talk at the Poly Falmouth in August: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3760/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall

Link for the talk at Cornwall Folk Festival: https://cornwallfolkfestival.com/wp/event/piskie-trap-with-keith-wallis/

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In this episode we chat with Dr Sharon Gedye to explore the work of nineteenth century writer and pioneering folklorist Anna Eliza Bray

Here'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-cornwall

Link for the Devon Witchcraft talk in July: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/devon-witches-and-cunning-folk/

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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/thepiskietrap

Here'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=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Check 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-cornwall

Link 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/

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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 talks

Ghosts on the Coast at IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/ghosts-on-the-coast/e-lkrkpk

Ghosts on the Coast at Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3674/ghosts-on-the-cornish-coast

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You can find out more about Geevor here: https://geevor.com/

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