Thanks. The knockers (also known as knackers and buccas) are the mining counterparts of the fairies/elves aboveground - which the Cornish call piskies (among other things). Because the traditional mine was an all-male environment, the knockers were thought of as being an all-male troupe of supernatural beings.
Amazing, I love this. Of course, i'd never sussed that Tommyknockers is the American version of our Cornish Knockers.. Perhaps Skinners brewery could do an American pale ale or something called TommyKnocker (!)
That's a great idea. As I'm sure you know, Skinners has used the knockers on its labels and for its names. It's about time that the Tommyknocker comes home for a visit!
This is really cool!
Thanks. The knockers (also known as knackers and buccas) are the mining counterparts of the fairies/elves aboveground - which the Cornish call piskies (among other things). Because the traditional mine was an all-male environment, the knockers were thought of as being an all-male troupe of supernatural beings.
Amazing, I love this. Of course, i'd never sussed that Tommyknockers is the American version of our Cornish Knockers.. Perhaps Skinners brewery could do an American pale ale or something called TommyKnocker (!)
That's a great idea. As I'm sure you know, Skinners has used the knockers on its labels and for its names. It's about time that the Tommyknocker comes home for a visit!
For sure! I'll suggest to them..