Confined to her room in Padstow after a crippling illness, Nellie Sloggett, known by her pen name Enys Tregarthen, transformed a lifetime of stillness into one of Cornwall’s richest legacies. From her window she captured the voices of the Piskies, the spirit of her town, and the wonder of its people, preserving a world of myth and memory that still echoes across the Cornish coast.

Cornwall’s miners carried more than picks overseas during the nineteenth century. They brought the knockers, spirits of the mines who warned of danger or played tricks, appeased with pasty crusts. In the goldfields of America they became tommyknockers, thriving while other Old World beings faded. Miners swore their knocks saved lives, and belief endured into the twentieth century, leaving a rare transatlantic folklore legacy.

John Thomas Blight (1835–1911) was a Cornish antiquarian and artist whose sketches preserved countless crosses, churches and ancient sites now lost. Once hailed as a prodigy, he spent his last forty years in Bodmin Asylum, forgotten and even declared “late” while still alive. I found his A Week at the Land’s End for a bargain price, and in my latest blog, I explore why I feel he came into my life now, as a ghostly guide through Kernow’s past. In my latest blog, I reflect on f

The Isles of Scilly hold Britain’s largest collection of stone labyrinths, from the historic Troy Town Maze on St Agnes to playful spirals on St Martin’s. Blending folklore, maritime tradition, and quiet ritual, these mazes have been shaped and reshaped over time. With research drawn from Jeff Saward’s Labyrinthos Archive and community projects like the Scilly Labyrinth, their stories continue to evolve.

Drift seeds, or sea beans, are hardy tropical seeds that float across oceans and sometimes wash up on British shores as rare treasures. For centuries, people believed they were magical gifts, using them as charms to protect against evil, ensure safe childbirth, and bring good luck. Even after science explained their origins, these seeds remained symbols of wonder, linking distant rainforests to British beaches and keeping old folklore alive.

Pamela Colman Smith, creator of the Rider Waite Tarot, was a visionary artist whose life spanned continents, theatre, synaesthetic paintings, and quiet years in Cornwall. Discover her remarkable story and her forgotten grave in Bude.

Explore our draft Art Commission Agreement template and explainer. Designed to help artists and clients set clear expectations about ownership, usage, and rights. Not legal advice—seek a solicitor before use. As one, we rise.

Spirit work isn’t a thrill ride, it’s sacred, slow, and often silent. Forget the gadgets. Listen deeply. Be respectful. Ask permission before entering sacred ground. Don’t offer plastic trinkets, offer presence, gratitude, and care. Protect yourself with knowledge, not novelty. This path isn’t for spectacle, it’s for those who are ready to sit, listen, and honour the unseen with patience and humility.

Spirit work isn’t a thrill ride, it’s sacred, slow, and often silent. Forget the gadgets. Listen deeply. Be respectful. Ask permission before entering sacred ground. Don’t offer plastic trinkets, offer presence, gratitude, and care. Protect yourself with knowledge, not novelty. This path isn’t for spectacle, it’s for those who are ready to sit, listen, and honour the unseen with patience and humility.

Spirit work isn’t a thrill ride, it’s sacred, slow, and often silent. Forget the gadgets. Listen deeply. Be respectful. Ask permission before entering sacred ground. Don’t offer plastic trinkets, offer presence, gratitude, and care. Protect yourself with knowledge, not novelty. This path isn’t for spectacle, it’s for those who are ready to sit, listen, and honour the unseen with patience and humility.

Castle Dore, near Fowey, was a Dark Age stronghold—possibly the palace of a Dumnonian king. Nearby, the Tristan Stone bears a 6th-century inscription: “Drustanus lies here, son of Cunomorus,” linking it to the legend of Tristan and King Mark. Archaeology and Arthurian lore converge here, grounding myth in Cornish soil.

In 1754, William Borlase sketched Men-an-Tol’s stones in a triangular layout, not the straight line seen today. Modern archaeology confirms he was partly right—the stones have been moved, but the original design was likely a full stone circle from the late Neolithic or Bronze Age. The holed stone may have had ritual or healing purposes, making Men-an-Tol a rare surviving fragment of a lost ceremonial monument.

Honouring Cornwall’s stones by capturing the journey, not the site—letting them rest while artists bring their spirit to life.

Cornwall’s fogous remain a mystery—were they storage, refuge, or ritual sites? Their true purpose lies buried in history and folklore.

Step into the magic of Silena Moor, where William Noy vanished into the faery realm near Treverven Stone. Dare to uncover his tale?

Cornwall's quoits are ancient Neolithic monuments tied to legends of giants, Druids, and spirits, blending history with folklore.

Cornish piskies, or “piskies,” are symbols of the region’s mystical charm, blending myth, history, and cultural imagination.

Cornwall’s dragons are rare but mighty. From Stenvugg’s mines to St. Petroc’s mercy, they blend legend, mystery, and Cornish spirit.

Unveiling Ictis: Ancient Cornwall’s tin hub, likely St Michael’s Mount, connected Britain to the Mediterranean, blending trade and legend.

Cornish giants shaped the region’s folklore, landscapes, and identity, inspiring myths, landmarks, and festivals that celebrate their legacy