Autumn Lecture Series

A Dangerous Coast

Dark Tales from Cornwall’s Maritime Past

As autumn draws in and the nights grow darker, join us for the Autumn Lecture Series exploring the shadowy side of Cornwall’s rich maritime heritage. This seasonal collection delves into the hidden histories, dark folklore, and mysterious tales that have shaped Cornwall’s coastal identity for centuries.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, folklore lovers, and anyone fascinated by Cornwall’s maritime heritage, this lecture series explores some of the darker chapters of Cornwall’s coastal past as the season turns toward winter’s longer nights.

Dark Tales of the Cornish Coast with Keith Wallis

Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm

Join The Piskie Trap podcaster Keith Wallis as he explores a range of dark tales and traditions from all around the Cornish coast. From stories of smugglers, phantoms and shipwrecks, to fantastical creatures lurking beneath the waves.

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Smuggling and the Shaping of the Cornish Cultural Landscape with Dr. Jo Esra

Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm

Dr. Jo Esra examines the relationship between literary and historical narratives of Cornish smuggling, and how the “Maritime Gothic” of smuggling has shaped modern perceptions of place and identity in Cornwall.

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