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The Cornish Bird

The Cornish Bird

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 Cornish writer and blogger Elizabeth Dale takes us to some of Cornwall's hidden places and reveals some untold stories.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. World
Episodes
  • 44. The Resurrectionists - Cornwall's Body Snatchers

    44. The Resurrectionists - Cornwall's Body Snatchers
    Aug 26 2025

    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 activities even made it as far as the rural graveyards of Cornwall.
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    39 mins
  • 43. Ghost Stories with Keith Wallis of the Piskie Trap Podcast

    43. Ghost Stories with Keith Wallis of the Piskie Trap Podcast
    Feb 14 2025

    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 of recording!

    How do ghost stories connect to real episodes from history and why are there so many in Cornwall?
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 42. Tales of the Ill-Wished

    42. Tales of the Ill-Wished
    Jan 6 2025

    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, this episodes looks at some stories that revolve around the fear of being ill-wished.
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    36 mins
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i love listening to different little stories on tje past you do it very well you got lovely soothing voice

i love listening to different little stories

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Real life, bizarre and forgotten stories from Cornwall's history. Found and narrated by The Cornish bird, who has a relaxing and skillful voice, From peculiar shipwrecks, pirates and smugglers to the 'proper teasy' tales of ghostly sightings, Bodmin asylum patients, cousin jack adventures, interviews with wizards, 1837 village riots, mermaids, snail showers, piskie parties, forgotten treasures, to 'gurt licker' stone circles. Always taking great care to gather as much information, not just from their armchair, but taking us on actual adventures around Cornwall. The Cornish bird uncovers astonishing evidence, helping us bring the characters and history back to life.

Delightfully pleased to support The Cornish Bird. Even if you don't live here, the stories are still fascinating accounts of British history.

Great historical detective work

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