Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling - A Talk by Keith Wallis

All across Cornwall you’ll find folklore around smuggling, whether it’s in the fishing villages, up on the moors, in those hidden caves along the beaches, even at farms, country estates and cottages. Our smuggling past crops up everywhere, and in this talk we’ll be looking at some of the darker stories and legends connected with it, exploring some of the most notorious characters and their nefarious deeds, the reality of Cornish smuggling, and why it continues to fascinate us.

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.

This is the second talk we've hosted by Keith at the Library and we are excited to welcome him and you back again for another night of Cornish folklore!

Extra Info

- Hot, cold and alcoholic drinks available.

- Dinner before the show can be booked on checkout! Bean Chilli, Morrocan Chickpea Stew, Red Lentil & Coconut Dahl, and Soup of the Day! £7.50

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