42: Cornish Wrecking

Tales of the British Isles by Tales of Britain and Ireland.

Sep 2, 202269:55Society & Culture

Storms, shipwrecks, salvaging, surprising donkeys and satanic forces all feature in two tales of wrecking on the Cornish Coast. For musical credits, sources and more visit the website:

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