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The Piskie Trap
Hosted by Keith Wallis · EN
A new series exploring a range of folklore and history from across Devon and Cornwall, a region steeped in myths and legends.
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Mazed Tales
3w ago00:56:04Tap to summarizeIn 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 Dates7th May, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape27th 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=7141220th June Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/8019755Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-cursesIf 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.
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Storytelling in Cornwall
Apr 201:26:38Tap to summarizeIn 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 Dates7th May, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape27th 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=7141220th June Liskeard Library: Link coming soon. 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.
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Some Cornish Witchcraft Stories
Feb 1300:44:27Tap to summarizeIn 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 Smuggling19th Feb, Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/ev_746155925th Feb, St Austell Library: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1315300957300476&set=a.462228762607704&locale=en_GBLegends of the Cornish Landscape 7th May, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape27th May, The Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/legends-of-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.
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Witchcraft in Exeter
Jan 1601:00:33Tap to summarizeIn 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/9781903356708I 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Some Ghost Stories for the Festive Season
Dec 2400:22:01Tap to summarizeIn this festive episode we take a look at some local ghost stories from Cornwall and DevonIf 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.
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Traditional Stories from Mid and West Cornwall
Dec 1901:06:04Tap to summarizeIn 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/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.
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Some Piskey Stories
Nov 2100:36:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode we take a look at some stories of Cornish Piskies, and explore some of the themes we find in them. 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.
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The Cornish Language
Oct 3101:15:10Tap to summarizeIn 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/1002103511Some useful links if you're interested in learning Cornish:Cornish lessons: https://www.speakcornish.com/classes--conversation.htmlLearning books: https://cornish-language.org/product-category/learning-cornishGo cornish has lots of free info and resources: https://gocornish.org/all-learners/learning-materialsIf 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.
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Black Dogs & Spectral Hounds
Oct 201:14:55Tap to summarizeIn 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.htmlMark 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-a3f2-3b8153f9c54015th October (afternoon) Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/69292?catID=6115815th October (evening): Poly Falmouth:https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/23rd October Tywardreath Methodist Hall - tickets £5 on the door24th October IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bodmin/the-old-library/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/e-mqxaevIf 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.
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Buried at the crossroads
Aug 2801:19:10Tap to summarizeIn 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 CornwallPlease 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/thepiskietrapHere's a link where you can find copies of Elizabeth's book: https://cornishbirdblog.com/my-bookshop/Smuggling talk dates3rd 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 soon15th October (daytime), Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: ticket link coming soon15th October (evening), Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/23rd October, Tywardreath: Tickets £5 on the door24th October IntoBodmin: https://allevents.in/bodmin/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/200028710883246 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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