Show Notes
Cornwall has a long history of mining, and in this episode we explore the legends and superstitions held by Cornish miners. Stories of the famous Cornish Knockers, and tales of a ghost said to haunt a particular mine on Cornwall's north coast. We chat to local historian Roger Radcliffe, to get his thoughts on these legends, and the realities of working in a mine.
You can find the reading list for this series here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/149542206?ref=nav_mybooks
And the article by Ronald M James here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1499362
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