Show Notes
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 Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4361/legends-of-the-cornish-landscape
27th 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=71412
20th June Liskeard Library: Link coming soon.
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