St. Ive, Liskeard, PL14 3LX
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An extraordinary Cornish Woman
Journey back in time to discover how one woman from this Cornish village shaped events a world away.
Emily Hobhouse (1860–1926). As a fearless humanitarian and pacifist, Emily Hobhouse defied the British Empire to expose the horrors of the concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War. Branded a “hysterical woman” and “traitor,” she refused to be silenced, saving thousands of Boer women and children.
She didn’t just speak out – She published damning reports, led social reforms, and single-handedly challenged an empire at war. In an era that silenced women, Emily Hobhouse roared with truth and defiance.
Step inside the Victorian Rectory, Emily's childhood home, restored by experts in painstaking detail, for a flavour of her life as a 15-year-old in 1875, Here, a window into the past is opened to reveal the everyday life of the Hobhouse family.
In the War Rooms history blends with cutting edge technology, to create a fascinating immersive experience. Discover installations, animation, film, and virtual reality, and see decor, historical pictures, and artefacts. This unique sensory journey shares the resolve and courage of Emily and the women and children before, during and after the Anglo-Boer War.
Wander through the grounds to the Victorian Glasshouse where elegance meets nature, and enjoy the rural views from the Mount.
We celebrate South African heritage recipes from the late 19th century with fresh Cornish ingredients. Taste a piece of history while enjoying the view of our Kitchen Garden.
In the village of St. Ive, midway between Callington and Liskeard.
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Liskeard Stuart House Liskeard Museum Callington Heritage Centre