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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 ... more
FAQs about The Piskie Trap:How many episodes does The Piskie Trap have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
November 29, 2024Ann Jefferies & the FairiesIn this episode we explore the amazing story of Ann Jefferies, her encounters with the fairies, and chat to folklore historian Simon Young.Here's a link to the source book on Ann Jefferies and the Fairies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ann-Jefferies-Fairies-Seventeenth-Century-Fairylore/dp/1915574072You can check out the Boggart & Banshee podcast by following the link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/boggart-and-banshee-a-supernatural-podcast/id1588119563If 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....more1h 15minPlay
October 10, 2024Cornish GiantsIn this episode we take a look at stories of Cornish Giants and chat with storyteller, author and musician Mike O'ConnorHere's a link to Mike's current show: https://prophecyofmerlin.com/Here are the links to the talks on Ghosts and the Cornish Landscape this Autumn:17th October - IntoBodmin (The Old Library): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/e-zlvqeo29th October - The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3204/ghosts-the-cornish-landscape31st October - The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/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....more1h 40minPlay
August 29, 2024The Ghosts of KenegieIn this episode we explore the ghostly tales and folklore surrounding the old manor of Kenegie in West Cornwall.Here are the links to the talks on Ghosts and the Cornish Landscape this Autumn:17th October - IntoBodmin (The Old Library): https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/e-zlvqeo29th October - The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3204/ghosts-the-cornish-landscape31st October - The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/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....more1h 17minPlay
July 04, 2024Piskie Bites - CharmsIn this episode we explore the use of traditional charms and cures in Cornwall. 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 the Witchcraft Talk in August, which still has tickets available:https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3148/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more27minPlay
May 30, 2024Piskie Bites- More Piskie Tales & BeliefsIn this episode we take a look at a few more local tales, beliefs and customs surrounding Cornish Piskies.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 the Witchcraft Talk at the Poly in Falmouth, which still has tickets available:The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/2942/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more19minPlay
May 02, 2024Piskie Bites - Spectres of the SeaIn this episode we take a look at some ghostly Cornish tales connected with the sea Here are the links to the Witchcraft Talk Venues:The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/pellars-charmers-cunning-folk-a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall/The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/2942/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwallIntoBodmin (The Old Library): https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/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....more24minPlay
March 29, 2024Beatrice Small (& Ill-Wishing Case Update)In this episode we have a little case update, following on from the Piskie Bite episode on Ill-Wishing in Mid Cornwall. We also chat to writer, historian and researcher Francis Edwards about the story of Beatrice Small, who operated as a fortune teller across Devon and Cornwall in the late 1800s. Here's a link to the article on Beatrice Small: https://the-cornish-historian.com/2021/12/20/the-notorious-beatrice-small-fortune-teller/Booking info for the Witchcraft Talks at The Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/2942/a-history-of-witchcraft-in-cornwall?fbclid=IwAR3KhYh-ZkWUY_tMtbxyMaMdxScaPi7v7zuYgOnuPzCuim31KmzwDA05O4c_aem_AR44VOwEo0CEd0IJVJG4WN6osGdEuv7OYQJJInrTit8-M6ciWYE4KkhYxkWH6jPvR6Xbs5GAj9bbU2eIbTY258ZZIf 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....more56minPlay
March 08, 2024Tales from the crossroadsIn this episode we take a look at some of the dark tales associated with crossroads in Devon and CornwallIf you're enjoying the series, and would like to support the project further, then please check out my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrapHere's a link to the episode of 'The Cornish Bird' podcast:https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cornish-bird/31-rough-roads-footpads-UjN9iREpDY5/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more42minPlay
February 03, 2024Piskie Bites - Ill-Wishing in Mid CornwallIn this episode we explore the belief in witchcraft and the concept of 'ill-wishing', taking a look at some examples from mid Cornwall in the nineteenth centuryIf you're enjoying the series, and would like to support the project further, then please check out my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more26minPlay
January 19, 2024Piskie Bites - Some ghostly tales from CornwallIn this mini episode we take a look at some weird and wonderful ghost stories that have appeared in the local newspapers over the centuries If you're enjoying the series, and would like to support the project further, then please check out my patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more21minPlay
FAQs about The Piskie Trap:How many episodes does The Piskie Trap have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.