The Piskie Trap

In this episode we take another look at the famous Jamaica Inn up on Bodmin Moor, and chat with Karin Beasant and Lisa Holman about their new book Jamaica Inn: The History, Hauntings and Folklore to discuss the Inn's past and haunted reputation. Here's a link where you can buy copies of the book: https://lisaholman.co.uk/https-lisaholman-co-uk-jamaica-inn-book/Witchcraft in Cornwall Talks 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses26th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath (7pm): Tickets available on the door. 3rd December, The Acorn, Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/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 take a look at the tales and stories surrounding the legendary figure of Tregeagle, and try to uncover what we know about the real historical individual. Witchcraft in Cornwall Talks28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses29th October,Liskeard Library: https://www.realideas.org/events/903339730th October, IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.com/intobodmin/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-amp-curses/2026-10-30/d-blwepnszmynov4th November, St Austell Library: Call the library on - 0300 1234 11126th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath: Pay on the door 3rd December, Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/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 take a look at some stories of Cornish giants.Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft9th October, Bodmin Jail:28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses30th October, IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.com/intobodmin/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-amp-curses/2026-10-30/d-blwepnszmynov4th November, St Austell Library:26th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath: 3rd December, Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/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 to Professor Marion Gibson about her new book Witchland, and also take another look at the case of Ann Jefferies in Cornwall.You can find a link to preorder a copy of Marion's book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/witchland-marion-gibson/37200a74c033c5f2?ean=9781398545144&bkshp-astro=tAutumn 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.

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 Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/thepiskietrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.