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-M6ciWYE4KkhYxkWH6jPvR6Xbs5GAj9bbU2eIbTY258ZZ

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In this episode we take a look at some of the dark tales associated with crossroads in Devon and Cornwall

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Here's a link to the episode of 'The Cornish Bird' podcast:

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-cornish-bird/31-rough-roads-footpads-UjN9iREpDY5/

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In 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 century

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In this mini episode we take a look at some weird and wonderful ghost stories that have appeared in the local newspapers over the centuries

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A mini episode for the festive season, where we take a little look at some of the old traditions and customs from across Cornwall at this time of year

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In this episode we take a look at stories and sightings of sea monsters from the seas around Cornwall, explore the creature known as 'Morgawr' and chat with writer, blogger and podcaster Elizabeth Dale, better known as the 'Cornish Bird'.

Here are the links by The Cornish Bird that I recommend checking out in relation to Cornish sea monsters:

https://cornishbirdblog.com/cornwalls-leviathan/

https://cornishbirdblog.com/hunting-for-cornish-sea-monsters-the-legend-of-the-morgawr/

Here's that story by Ed Boddaert

https://www.mevagissey.net/monster.htm

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In this mini episode we take a look at some beliefs and customs surrounding fairy folk from across Cornwall

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In this episode we explore a local ghost story from the village of Sennen in West Cornwall, and how it may be connected with the smuggling that was rife in the area at the turn of the 1800s.

The Smugglers of Sennen by Sandra Pritchard: http://vingoe.name/sennen_smugglers.htm

Here's that link to the article on Sennen by the Cornish Bird: https://cornishbirdblog.com/sennen-cove-the-landing-place-of-kings/

Here's a link to the First & Last Inn: https://www.firstandlastinn.co.uk/

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In another Piskie Bite we take a look at some tales of Phantom coaches from Cornwall and Devon

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The first of some new little Piskie Bites. In this episode we explore a couple of macabre discoveries that have been made across Cornwall. Warning: contains some dark subject matter.

Here's a link to the blog post by the Cornish Bird:

https://cornishbirdblog.com/penzance-ghost-story-skeleton-under-the-floor/

Here's a link to Saltash History and Heritage:

https://saltash.org/saltash-people/willian-price-drury-cbe.html

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