Legends of the Cornish Landscape with Elizabeth Dale and Keith Wallis
From the windswept tors and headlands, to secluded woods and valleys and rambling highways and byways, each have their tales to tell.
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Legends of the Cornish Landscape
Forgotten tales from Cornwall’s past - A talk by writer & blogger Elizabeth Dale and Keith Wallis, host of The Piskie Trap
Join Keith Wallis, host of The Piskie Trap podcast, and Elizabeth Dale, writer and creator of The Cornish Bird blog for their latest talk exploring legends in the Cornish landscape. From the windswept tors and headlands, to secluded woods and valleys and rambling highways and byways, each have their tales to tell.
Our Hosts
Elizabeth Dale
Elizabeth Dale is a writer, researcher, and storyteller who brings Cornwall’s heritage to life. She contributes to local newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, blending careful research with a love of the stories rooted in the Cornish landscape. Elizabeth works with Cornwall National Landscape, leading walks that explore history, myth, and legend, and she also guides trips with Heritage Adventures Cornwall and FalRiver Boats. Her media work includes BBC Radio 4’s The Wedding Detectives and appearances on ITV and Channel 5 programmes. In 2022, she received the Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Heritage Champion Award for her dedication to preserving local heritage.
Keith Wallis
Keith Wallis is host of The Piskie Trap - a podcast series exploring the folklore, history and legends from across Cornwall. His recent work has involved a number of collaborations with leading historians, writers, folklorists and storytellers, as part of a movement to preserve local folklore traditions, and to promote Cornish history and heritage.
Extra Info
- Talk may contain dark themes. Recommended for audiences 14+
- Hot, cold and alcoholic drinks available.
- Dinner before the show can be booked on checkout! Bean Chilli, Tuscan Bean Stew, Red Lentil & Coconut Dahl, and Soup of the Day!
- For those who pre‑order dinner before the show, we gently recommend arriving between 6:00pm and 6:30pm so you can enjoy your meal comfortably before the talk begins.
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements using our checkout form.
Accessibility
Our venue is fully accessible:
- A lift is available for step‑free access.
- Accessible toilets can be found on both the ground floor (café) and the second floor, where the gathering will take place.
If you are attending in a wheelchair, please let us know ahead of time. We’ll make sure your seating is arranged in an easily accessible location.
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