Show Notes
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.
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Here's a link where you can find copies of Elizabeth's book: https://cornishbirdblog.com/my-bookshop/
Smuggling talk dates
3rd 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 soon
15th October (daytime), Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery: ticket link coming soon
15th October (evening), Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/3975/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling
22nd October Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/
23rd October, Tywardreath: Tickets £5 on the door
24th October IntoBodmin: https://allevents.in/bodmin/the-piskie-trap-talk-dark-tales-of-cornish-smuggling/200028710883246
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