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.
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  • 41. The Saveock Water Witch Pits

    41. The Saveock Water Witch Pits
    Jul 30 2024

    In 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 been taking place on that site for hundreds of years.
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    22 mins
  • 40. The Dog King of Jericho Valley, St Agnes

    40. The Dog King of Jericho Valley, St Agnes
    Jun 11 2024

    In 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.
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    22 mins
  • 39. The Amazing Feats of Cornwall's Wonderful Wheelbarrow Men

    39. The Amazing Feats of Cornwall's Wonderful Wheelbarrow Men
    May 24 2024

    Victorian 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 men pushing barrows for great distances. Meet the Cornishmen taking part (or trying to take part!) in these bonkers endurance walks across the country.
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    25 mins

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i love listening to different little stories

i love listening to different little stories on tje past you do it very well you got lovely soothing voice

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Great historical detective work

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.

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