The Piskie Trap

In this episode we take a trip over to the house and estate of Place in Fowey to hear about the history of the house, some of the stories surrounding it, and discover more about the history of Fowey as well. You can find out more about Place and the events they host here: https://www.placefowey.com/ If you're enjoying the series and would like to help support the project, here's a link to the Patr...

In this episode we take a trip back to Port Eliot in south east Cornwall and explore the tunnels beneath the estate. If you'd like to find out more about Port Eliot you can check out the website here: https://www.porteliot.co.uk/ Upcoming talk dates 18th June Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: https://cornwallmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/75152?catID=71412 20th June Liskeard Library: http...

In 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 Dates 7th May, Poly Falmouth:  https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape 27th...

In 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 Dates 7th May, Poly Falm...

In 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 Smuggling 19th Feb, Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/ev_7461559 25th Feb, St Austell Library: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1315300957300476&set=a.46...

In 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/9781903356708 I also recommend checking out Mark's book The Western Rising of 1549 , which you can find here : https://www...

In this festive episode we take a look at some local ghost stories from Cornwall and Devon 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.

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 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.

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...

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...

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: http...

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 fo...

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...

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 : http...

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:&nbs...

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-lkrk...

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:/...

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 Amazo...

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 P...

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 Underw...

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...

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

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...

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/ghos...