>But, it is the following paper which is likely to attract most discussion on
>the list: "Who, or What Were the Knockers or the Knackers?" by Sylvia P
>Beamon. This is part of the superstitious folklore believed by miners all
>over the world. It is suggested that the influx of Saxony tin miners to
>Cornwall first highlighted the "little people" who could be heard tapping
>away in the depths.
Tony,
She's probably on dodgy ground with this one - when is this 'influx of Saxon
tin miners' supposed to taken place?
Peter
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