“Be merciful towards the weak, the down-trodden, the stranger”

“Be merciful towards the weak, the down-trodden, the stranger”

“Be merciful towards the weak, the down-trodden, the stranger”

emily hobhouse, 1913

Opening Times

the story of Emily is open from 9am till 5pm, Thursday to Sunday. The Rectory and War Rooms are open from 10am.

how to get here

the story of Emily, St Ive,
Liskeard, Cornwall
PL14 3LX

admission

Reserve a time slot in advance, then pay on arrival to get access to the full site, including the Rectory, Restaurant and War Rooms.

Reserve your slot

saturday 14th and sunday 15th

A Victorian Cornish Christmas

The Rectory

Explore the Victorian world of the Hobhouse family set in 1875. In this restored old home, where Emily lived from her birth until she was 34 years old, you can step back in time.

The War Rooms

We honour the extraordinary impact Emily had on events in the Anglo-Boer War. You will experience installations, animations, films, virtual reality, and see décor, historical pictures, and original artefacts.

“Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex.”

“Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex.”

“Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without distinction of race, colour or sex.”

emily hobhouse, 1913

The restaurant

We serve traditional South African food and wine with a lighter, healthier touch. Taste a piece of history while enjoying the view of our kitchen garden.

the story of Emily, St Ive, Liskeard,

Cornwall, PL14 3LX

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the story of Emily, St Ive, Liskeard,

Cornwall, PL14 3LX

Visitor Enquiries
hello@thestoryofemily.com

stay up to date

Sign up to our newsletter to learn more about Emily's story and to be the first to hear about seasonal events and our latest news.

© 2024 Emily Museum Ltd.

the story of Emily, St Ive, Liskeard,

Cornwall, PL14 3LX

Visitor Enquiries
hello@thestoryofemily.com

stay up to date

Sign up to our newsletter to learn more about Emily's story and to be the first to hear about seasonal events and our latest news.

© 2024 Emily Museum Ltd.