The Piskie Trap

In this episode we take a trip across to St Michael's Mount in West Cornwall, and chat with Anna Berska about some of the stories and history surrounding this famous site.

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 are the links to the Piskie Led live talks

Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3580/piskie-led-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies

IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/piskie-led/e-ajlerg

St Austell Arts Centre: https://www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk/events/keith-wallis-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies/

Here are the links to Ghosts on the Coast with The Cornish Bird

Port Eliot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mystery-and-history-conference-tickets-1194793031119

IntoBodmin: https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/

Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3674/ghosts-on-the-cornish-coast#:~:text=Join%20The%20Cornish%20Bird%2C%20writer,tales%20from%20around%20Cornwall's%20coasts.&text=Age%20

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In this episode we chat to authors Liz Fenwick and Emma Cowell about their short stories for the book '13 Cornish Ghost Stories', discussing their writing process, what inspires them, their love for Cornwall, thoughts on ghosts and Cornish folklore, and their own spooky experiences.

13 Cornish Ghost Stories is available at this Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4bCoxVo This is a paid link - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Or if you'd prefer to purchase a copy directly from a local seller: https://www.falmouth-bookseller.co.uk/product/13-cornish-ghost-stories-qr/

You can find more about Liz Fenwick's latest book here: https://www.lizfenwick.com/

More about Emma Cowell's latest book here: https://www.emmacowell.com/

Here are the links to the Piskie Led live talks

Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3580/piskie-led-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies

IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/piskie-led/e-ajlerg

St Austell Arts Centre: https://www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk/events/keith-wallis-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies/

Here are the links to Ghosts on the Coast with The Cornish Bird

Port Eliot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mystery-and-history-conference-tickets-1194793031119

IntoBodmin: https://intobodmin.co.uk/events/

Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3674/ghosts-on-the-cornish-coast#:~:text=Join%20The%20Cornish%20Bird%2C%20writer,tales%20from%20around%20Cornwall's%20coasts.&text=Age%20recommendation%2016%2B%20for%20supernatural%20%26%20macabre%20themes.&text=A%20%C2%A31%20Poly%20Fund%20payment%20is%20added%20to%20each%20ticket%20sold.

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In this episode we take a trip to the Port Eliot estate at St Germans in South East Cornwall and chat with Coco Brown, tour guide there, to learn more about the history and folklore linked with the estate.

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 find out more about the Port Eliot Estate and their tours: https://www.porteliot.co.uk/visit-us/

Here's a link to the Mystery & History Conference at Port Eliot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mystery-and-history-conference-tickets-1194748578159?aff=oddtdtcreator

Here are links to the venues for the Piskie Talk in April

Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3580/piskie-led-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies

IntoBodmin:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/t-rpvooqa

St Austell Arts Centre: https://www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk/events/keith-wallis-tales-traditions-of-cornish-piskies/

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In this episode we chat with writer, blogger and podcaster Elizabeth Dale aka 'The Cornish Bird' to discuss some of our favourite local ghost stories and how they're connected to local history.

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 an Amazon link where you can get Peter Underwood's 'Ghosts of Cornwall': https://amzn.to/42QFs42 This is a paid link - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Here's an Amazon link where you can get Peter Underwood's 'Ghosts of Devon': https://amzn.to/41739nk This is a paid link - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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In this episode we explore the story of Mary Hartley of Rosewarne house in Camborne, who was declared a 'lunatic' in 1843, and who's ghost is said to haunt the house.

We'll be chatting with The Cornish Historian Francis Edwards to take a closer look at Mary's story, and delve into the truth behind the folklore.

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 Francis's article on Mary: https://the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/the-madwoman-of-rosewarne-house/

Here's a link link to the podcast episode on Lower Rosewarne by The Cornish Bird: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9-ezekiel-grosse-and-the-rosewarne-ghost/id1572187829?i=1000525333820

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Continuing the long tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas, in this episode we explore some spooky tales from across Cornwall

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In 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/1915574072

You can check out the Boggart & Banshee podcast by following the link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/boggart-and-banshee-a-supernatural-podcast/id1588119563

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In this episode we take a look at stories of Cornish Giants and chat with storyteller, author and musician Mike O'Connor

Here'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-zlvqeo

29th October - The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3204/ghosts-the-cornish-landscape

31st October - The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/

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In 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-zlvqeo

29th October - The Poly, Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3204/ghosts-the-cornish-landscape

31st October - The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/ghosts-and-the-cornish-landscape/

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In this episode we explore the use of traditional charms and cures in Cornwall.

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Here'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

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