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Cornish writer and blogger Elizabeth Dale takes us to some of Cornwall's hidden places and reveals some untold stories.
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44. The Resurrectionists - Cornwall's Body Snatchers
During the late 18th and early 19th century the Resurrection Men, or the Resurrectionists as they were called, were very active across the country. These ruthless gangs were stealing newly buried bodies to sell and it seems that their activ
43. Ghost Stories with Keith Wallis of the Piskie Trap Podcast
A slightly different episode this time because I am chatting with the marvellous Keith Wallis, the presenter of the Piskie Trap Podcast, about some of our favourite ghost stories or at least the ones that are interesting us both at the time
42. Tales of the Ill-Wished
Long held beliefs in witchcraft held sway over people's lives in Cornwall for much longer than you might imagine. Even into the 20th century worried folk would consult wise men and women on everything from health issues to lost possessions,
41. The Saveock Water Witch Pits
In this episode we discover the incredible archaeological dig the tiny hamlet of Saveock Water near Chacewater that has revealed bizarre witchcraft/fertility rituals that have been taking place on that site for hundreds of years.
40. The Dog King of Jericho Valley, St Agnes
In my 40th episode I uncover the truth behind the secretive religious sect of Jericho Valley, the Brotherhood of the Essenes, who buried their 'King Dog' there in 1969.
39. The Amazing Feats of Cornwall's Wonderful Wheelbarrow Men
Victorian Britain seems to have been a time particularly prone to unusual fads and crazes. One of these, pedestrianism, seems to have led to 'wheelbarrow mania' - that is lots of men pushing barrows for great distances. Meet the Cornishmen
38. Who was St Piran?
With so many saints in Cornwall to choose from why is St Piran our patron saint and why do we celebrate him on the 5th March each year?
37. Martha Blewett's Monument
Up until 1923 a granite cross stood beside the road between Mousehole and Paul. This episode looks into the story behind this monument, sketched by the artist Turner, dedicated to an elderly fishwife called Martha Blewett. Why was it erecte
36. John Edward Allen - Escaped Broadmoor Murderer hiding in Cornwall
In 1947 John Edward Allen, the "Mad Parson", escaped from Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital and went on the run. Discover how this convicted murderer ended up working as a waiter in a secluded Cornish hotel and how he then remained at large fo
35. A Couple of Cornish Ghost Stories
As we head towards Halloween I explore two of my favourite ghost stories from Cornwall, one from Penzance, which is in many ways more of a murder mystery than a spooky tale, and one from Falmouth which is . . . well, just plain bizarre!
34. The Sunken Treasure of Cudden Point
In this episode I take you to one of my favourite places on the Cornish coast, a place of beauty and legend and many mysterious tales.
33. Pistil Meadow & wreck of the Royal Anne
In 1721 the Royal Anne set sail for the Caribbean loaded with wealthy passengers and crew. Sadly however on 10th November she was wrecked near Lizard Point and in the days that followed hundreds of bodies washed up on the coast near Pistil
32. How Hangman’s Barrow got its name . . .
Near the little village of Crowan is Hangman's Barrow, in this episode I uncover how this prehistoric monument came by this unusual name. But be warning it's a dark tale of murder and the cruel consequences of crime!
31. Rough Roads, Footpads & Highwaymen in Cornwall
In this episode I take a look at what it was like travelling in Cornwall in the past and discover the stories of some local footpads and highwaymen and women! The tale of how Bessie Beneath came by its name is unmissable!!
30. The Siege of Skewis
In June 1734 Henry Rogers took unlawful possession of a house at Skewis, a tiny hamlet near Camborne. It had been his ancestral family home and he barricaded himself and his family inside and despite the efforts of the authorities refused t
29. Mother Ivey’s Curse
There is a beautiful beach in Cornwall known as Mother Ivey's Bay but this idyllic stretch of coast hides a dark secret, the story of a witch and a powerful, ancient curse. And strangely the power of this curse was still being felt up until
28. Rioting in Stithians
In the summer of 1837 this seemingly peaceful rural Cornish village erupted into riot, the unrest lasted several days, discover what caused this unusual event.
27. Murder in St Mabyn
When Samuel Hockin is found fatally injured in the road near his home in St Mabyn the whole village believes they know who is guilty. But this story will surprise you again and again with the unexpectedly scandalous behaviour of those invol
26. The Remarkable Tale of a Cornish Foundling
This really is one of the strangest and most unusual stories that I have come across in my research. The details are like the plot of a Dickensian novel but everything I tell you in this episode is completely true. Discover the twists and t
25. What Emma Vincent hid under her bed . . .
Emma Vincent was born into a large family in St Mawes in 1833 but by 1901 she had been committed to Bodmin Asylum as a lunatic, discover why her story has been bothering me for years and what she had hidden under her bed.
24. Piskie-Led
If there is one mythical creature that Cornwall is famous for it is its Little People or piskies. This episode looks at two stories of folks being led astray and disappearing into magical realms that have been recorded in Cornish folklore.
23. Cornwall’s Birdman - The Owlman of Mawnan Smith
For roughly one hundred years there have been strange sightings of a half man, half bird creature close to the church in the small Cornish village of Mawnan Smith.
22. Nankersey & the sinking of the Lady Hobart
The small village of Flushing near Falmouth was once known as Nankersey and has a fascinating history, not least its connection to the famous Packet Ships. In 1803 one of those vessels, the Lady Hobart, hit an iceberg 350 miles from the nea
21. Sarah Polgrean - the life & death of a ”murderess”
Sarah Polgrean was hung outside Bodmin Jail in August 1820 for poisoning her husband, but what exactly were the circumstances leading to his death and should she have been executed given the flimsy evidence against her or was her conviction
20. Four Falmouth Fishermen vs the Spanish Armada
In this episode we take a look at a little known aspect of one of the most critical battles in British naval history, this is the story of an encounter between four Cornish fishermen and the Spanish Armada.
19. A Shower of Snails in Illogan
Who doesn't love a story about strange things falling from the sky!? Listen to the true tale of an unusual weather event that occurred near Redruth in 1886.
18. The Mysterious Crantock Rock Carvings
Carved into a smooth rock face of a hidden cave on Crantock beach is the face of a woman and a strange poem . . . discover the story of the artist behind this work and my struggle to uncover the truth behind the legends.
17. A Very Strange Affair in Bugle
This bizarre story of love, marriage and burnt effigies takes place in the little village of Bugle, deep in Cornwall's Clay Country. Cornish writer Elizabeth Dale tells one of the strangest stories she has come across in all her years resea
16. The Ghost of Tryphena Pendarves
In this episode I tell the story of Tryphena Pendarves and look into the stories that her ghost haunts Treslothan Church and the nearby Pendarves woods. I also tell my own spooky experience with this place . . .
15. Jan Taddy - the Wizard of the West
The people of Cornwall held on to their belief in witchcraft, charms and fortune telling well into the 20th century. One man, John Roberts, known as Jan Taddy, was thought to be a white witch and was charged and imprisoned for telling fortu
