The Piskie Trap

Some Stories of Giants

The Piskie Trap

Show Notes

In this episode we take a look at some stories of Cornish giants.

Autumn Talk on Cornish Witchcraft

9th October, Bodmin Jail:

28th October & 25th November, Poly Falmouth: https://thepoly.org/whats-on/event/4498/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses

30th October, IntoBodmin: https://www.ticketsource.com/intobodmin/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-amp-curses/2026-10-30/d-blwepnszmynov

4th November, St Austell Library:

26th November, Well Street Chapel, Tywardreath:

3rd December, Acorn Penzance: https://www.theacornpenzance.com/events/witchcraft-in-cornwall-charms-curses/

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