Contents:
Crossing Water by Moonlight Alex Langstone
The Ringers of Egloshayle Merv Davey
Mysteries of the Lizard Steve Patterson
Cornish Droll Tellers Ronald M. James
Music in Cornish Folklore Kiera Smitheram
Legend of Derwin and Mora Alan M. Kent
Ghost-Layers and Ghost-Laying R. Wilkins Rees
Fully illustrated, including work from artists Paul Atlas-Saunders and Tamsyn Swingler
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You can find out more about this folk tune in Merv Davey's article in Lien Gwerin 4
PLUS
Do you know where Cornwall's only triple hare carving can be viewed? Find out in Lien Gwerin 4
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Contents.
The Pencarrow Hunt………………………...…….Merv Davey
The Darley Oak………………………….....Rev. H. A. Simcoe
The Mysterious Carvings of Probus……………..Alan M. Kent
The Seaton Mermaid……….…..Old Looe Stories and Legends
Teflon Tracey and the New-age Squire…………Andy Norfolk
Cruel Coppinger………………………… Sheridan James Lunt
Traditions of Parcurno………………………..William Bottrell
Some North Cornwall Folklore………………..Alex Langstone
The Battle of Vellan-Druchar……………….Craig Weatherhill
Cornwall is an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. From Granite to Sea explores the folklore of the often-overlooked eastern reaches of the rugged Cornish peninsula, at the heart of which lies the mysterious upland of Bodmin Moor. This beautiful and remote land of granite, which forms the Cornish highlands, inhabits eighty square miles across the central spine of eastern Cornwall. A wild and mysterious landscape, where folklore permeates every hill, rock and river. Inhabited by piskies, giants and conjurors, who in turn control the old trackways, hilltops and weather. It is a land haunted by the wild hunt of the Devil’s Dandy Dogs and the demonic spectre of Tregeagle.
From Granite to Sea is the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall. Alex Langstone’s ground-breaking study will guide the reader through a myriad of old tales of witches, conjurors and charmers, supernatural encounters, amazing folk traditions and curious customs from the high moors, rugged clifftops, secret coves and lush estuaries across the eastern reaches of the Duchy.
"evocative and atmospheric" Meyn Mamvro
"Comprehensive and accessible. Set to become a modern classic of the genre" Museum of Witchcraft & Magic
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Now on general release
We are very happy to announce that the brand new edition of Lien Gwerin ~ A Journal of Cornish Folklore is now available here
Lien Gwerin 2 contains 52 pages of classic reprints and new interpretation of folklore from across the Duchy. The journal is illustrated throughout and has original articles from Alan M. Kent, Cheryl Straffon, Alex Langstone and Kathy Wallis.
£5 plus shipping.
Table of contents
Folklore of Looe Island…………...……....…. Alex Langstone
The Fisherman and the Piskeys………........….Jonathan Couch
The Piskies in the Cellar…………………...……. Robert Hunt
The Fisherman and the Piskeys………........….Jonathan Couch
The Piskies in the Cellar…………………...……. Robert Hunt
The Cornish Otherworld……………...…….... Cheryl Straffon
The Black Dog of Tregrehan……….…………Alex Langstone
Giant Wrath of Portreath………….…..…….…….Robert Hunt
The Giant Bolster of St Ann’s…………….………Robert Hunt
Rillaton Folklore………………………………….Kathy Wallis
Piskey led by Buckaw on Bolenowe Carn……........John Harris
Tencreek’s Grey Lady……………..……………...…...….Anon
The White Hare…………………….....……………….….Anon
The Lady with the Lantern…………….………..…Robert Hunt
The Small People’s Fair……………………....Enys Tregarthen
Colperra Day: Folklore on the Lizard……..…….Alan M. Kent
Mermaids and the Hooper…………………….William Bottrell
Peter the Devil………….…………………………Robert Hunt
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From Granite to Sea ~
The Folklore of Bodmin Moor and East Cornwall
by Alex Langstone
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From Granite to Sea, standard hardback edition
Cornwall is an ancient land steeped in legend and myth. From Granite to Sea explores the folklore of the often-overlooked eastern reaches of the rugged Cornish peninsula, at the heart of which lies the mysterious upland of Bodmin Moor. This beautiful and remote land of granite, which forms the Cornish highlands, inhabits eighty square miles across the central spine of eastern Cornwall. A wild and mysterious landscape, where folklore permeates every hill, rock and river. Inhabited by piskies, giants and conjurors, who in turn control the old trackways, hilltops and weather. It is a land haunted by the wild hunt of the Devil’s Dandy Dogs and the demonic spectre of Tregeagle.
From Granite to Sea is the first ever comprehensive focus on the folklore of eastern Cornwall. Alex Langstone’s ground-breaking study will guide the reader through a myriad of old tales of witches, conjurors and charmers, supernatural encounters, amazing folk traditions and curious customs from the high moors, rugged clifftops, secret coves and lush estuaries across the eastern reaches of the Duchy.
"evocative and atmospheric" Meyn Mamvro
£27.00 plus postage. To buy, please choose the correct region from the drop down menu, below.
A brand new journal, printed yearly, containing classic reprints and new interpretation of Cornish folklore. 44 pages, £4 plus shipping.
Table of contents:
Saints, Demons and Conjurors ………...……...Alex Langstone
The Legend of St Ciarán/Piran………....……...Alex Langstone
The Longstone: A Cornish Legend.…....Thomas Quiller Couch
How Jan Brewer was Piskey-laden….………. Enys Tregarthen
Encounter at Dolcoath Mine……………………… John Harris
The Mermaid's Vengeance…….…………………. Robert Hunt
Lundy Hole and the Devil……………………..Alex Langstone
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