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44. The Resurrectionists - Cornwall's Body Snatchers
44. The Resurrectionists - Cornwall's Body Snatchers
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Cornish writer and blogger Elizabeth Dale takes us to some of Cornwall's hidden places and untold stories.
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- 44. The Resurrectionists - Cornwall's Body Snatchers · 39 dk · Bölüm 44During 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…
- 43. Ghost Stories with Keith Wallis of the Piskie Trap Podcast · 1 sa 35 dk · Bölüm 43A 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…
- 42. Tales of the Ill-Wished · 36 dk · Bölüm 42Long 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…
- 41. The Saveock Water Witch Pits · 22 dk · Bölüm 41In this episode we discover the incredible archaeological dig the tiny hamlet of Saveock Water near Chacewater that has revealed bizarre witchcraft/fertility rituals that have…
- 40. The Dog King of Jericho Valley, St Agnes · 22 dk · Bölüm 40In my 40th episode I uncover the truth behind the secretive religious sect of Jericho Valley, the Brotherhood of the Essenes, who buried their 'King Dog' there in 1969.
- 39. The Amazing Feats of Cornwall's Wonderful Wheelbarrow Men · 25 dk · Bölüm 39Victorian Britain seems to have been a time particularly prone to unusual fads and crazes. One of these, pedestrianism, seems to have led to 'wheelbarrow mania' - that is lots of…
- 38. Who was St Piran? · 13 dk · Bölüm 38With so many saints in Cornwall to choose from why is St Piran our patron saint and why do we celebrate him on the 5th March each year?
- 37. Martha Blewett's Monument · 24 dk · Bölüm 37Up until 1923 a granite cross stood beside the road between Mousehole and Paul. This episode looks into the story behind this monument, sketched by the artist Turner, dedicated…
- 36. John Edward Allen - Escaped Broadmoor Murderer hiding in Cornwall · 26 dk · Bölüm 36In 1947 John Edward Allen, the "Mad Parson", escaped from Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital and went on the run. Discover how this convicted murderer ended up working as a waiter in…
- 35. A Couple of Cornish Ghost Stories · 21 dk · Bölüm 35As we head towards Halloween I explore two of my favourite ghost stories from Cornwall, one from Penzance, which is in many ways more of a murder mystery than a spooky tale, and…
- 34. The Sunken Treasure of Cudden Point · 17 dk · Bölüm 34In this episode I take you to one of my favourite places on the Cornish coast, a place of beauty and legend and many mysterious tales.
- 33. Pistil Meadow & wreck of the Royal Anne · 18 dk · Bölüm 33In 1721 the Royal Anne set sail for the Caribbean loaded with wealthy passengers and crew. Sadly however on 10th November she was wrecked near Lizard Point and in the days that…
- 32. How Hangman’s Barrow got its name . . . · 16 dk · Bölüm 32Near the little village of Crowan is Hangman's Barrow, in this episode I uncover how this prehistoric monument came by this unusual name. But be warning it's a dark tale of…
- 31. Rough Roads, Footpads & Highwaymen in Cornwall · 24 dk · Bölüm 31In this episode I take a look at what it was like travelling in Cornwall in the past and discover the stories of some local footpads and highwaymen and women! The tale of how…
- 30. The Siege of Skewis · 31 dk · Bölüm 30In June 1734 Henry Rogers took unlawful possession of a house at Skewis, a tiny hamlet near Camborne. It had been his ancestral family home and he barricaded himself and his…
- 29. Mother Ivey’s Curse · 18 dk · Bölüm 29There is a beautiful beach in Cornwall known as Mother Ivey's Bay but this idyllic stretch of coast hides a dark secret, the story of a witch and a powerful, ancient curse. And…
- 28. Rioting in Stithians · 17 dk · Bölüm 28In the summer of 1837 this seemingly peaceful rural Cornish village erupted into riot, the unrest lasted several days, discover what caused this unusual event.
- 27. Murder in St Mabyn · 31 dk · Bölüm 27When Samuel Hockin is found fatally injured in the road near his home in St Mabyn the whole village believes they know who is guilty. But this story will surprise you again and…
- 26. The Remarkable Tale of a Cornish Foundling · 27 dk · Bölüm 26This really is one of the strangest and most unusual stories that I have come across in my research. The details are like the plot of a Dickensian novel but everything I tell you…
- 25. What Emma Vincent hid under her bed . . . · 29 dk · Bölüm 25Emma Vincent was born into a large family in St Mawes in 1833 but by 1901 she had been committed to Bodmin Asylum as a lunatic, discover why her story has been bothering me for…
