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Previously known as 'Worthsee Brake'

Detail of Map 81, sheet 19

Elizabeth (Mornie) Lamorna Birch and Creamer Collection

The owner Henry Peake had plans to sail to Australia but never made the whole journey. After this photo was taken it sailed to Southampton for fitting of main engine and sails. The crew was to be Captain George Everett Hitchens, Philip Nicholls Jnr,…

Daughter of William and Nanny Foss of Carnyorth, St Just.
On the back of the photo it states she married John Rowe.
Photographer: Gibson of Penzance and the Ilses of Scilly (from 1877).

Founded world famous Cosmetic Company. It seems to be common knowledge in Cornwall that she was born in Hayle, however her parents emigrated from Hayle to Canada where she was born.

Elizabeth Arden, who was born Florence Nightingale Graham, and founded the world famous cosmetic company. There are some who claim she was born in Hayle; however, there is no evidence to support this. It is generally believed she was born in…

Saleswoman selling Elizabeth Arden products to customer.

Elizabeth Glover, Lamorna's mother

Elizabeth Botterel Chellew Lady
Born 1821 in Zennor
Matthew Hollow

Elizabeth C T Carne 1811 - 1873 was a member of the Hypatia Society and a prominent Victorian woman who studied earth sciences. She was the daughter of Joseph Carne 1782 - 1858

Sunday School Treat

Elizabeth James

Elizabeth and Fitch at Porthgwarra

Elizabeth Lamorna Birch with her dog Rab.