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Author: Joshua Schouten de Jel

Joshua graduated from Plymouth University with a BA in English and Creative Writing and an MA in English and Culture. He grew up around the north Cornish coast, and in turn the rugged coastline has always remained a constant influence on his poetry.
1 December 20157 April 2019

Every Seven Years

Categories Poetry
Loe Bar landscape by Joshua Schouten de Jel

A short poem exploring the darker stories, myths and legends surrounding Loe Pool in Helston by Joshua Schouten de Jel. Every seven years somebody dies down there. A Helston grocers’ wife committed suicide; The son of a local farmer, aged twenty seven, Drowned after his horse bolted from a stone gap; After the Second World War two airmen…Continue Reading “Every Seven Years” →

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Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

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Dynnargh / Welcome

Cornish Story is an initiative created with the vision to promote a greater knowledge of Cornwall and the Cornish Diaspora overseas.

Unique, exclusive stories and films are combined with articles relating to all aspects of Cornish culture in the past and present.

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If you’d like to contribute content or volunteer with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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