The Story of Emily

The Story of Emily Leave the present behind and journey back in time 🕰️ This immersive historical experience brings to life the incredible story of Emily Hobhouse.

31/08/2026

🐔 Join us in the grounds as our chickens and turkeys enjoy a well-earned snack from our guests.

Alongside our much-loved feathery friends, you will find sheep, ponies, cats, and even Lowen the Cornish Pisky throughout the grounds at The Story of Emily.

📲 Book your next family day out in Cornwall by visiting our website.

28/08/2026

Discover more about the vital role horses and mules played for both British and Boer forces during the Anglo-Boer War by visiting the War Rooms at the Story of Emily. ⁠ ⁠​⁠
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26/08/2026

More than a sweet treat, koeksisters are part of South Africa’s living culinary heritage.

A recipe appeared in Hildagonda Duckitt’s 1891 Cape cookbook, Hilda’s “Where Is It?” of Recipes—published during Emily Hobhouse’s lifetime.

Ours are handmade in the traditional plaited style, fried until golden and dipped hot into cold sugar syrup. Find them in the Restaurant. 🇿🇦

26/08/2026

Step inside , where one extraordinary Cornish life unfolds across an entire estate.

Explore Emily Hobhouse’s beautifully restored Victorian family home, journey through the immersive War Rooms, wander through peaceful gardens and complete your visit with a South African-inspired meal in their restaurant.

History, architecture, landscape and food come together to tell a powerful story of courage, compassion and our shared humanity.

Discover The Story of Emily at St Ive, near Liskeard.

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24/08/2026

In this video Elsabé Brits, Emily Hobhouse expert, shares a behind-the-scenes look at a Lennon's medicine bottle found on display in the War Rooms. ​
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Discover artefacts that tell the realities of life in British concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War on your next visit to the War Rooms at The Story of Emily. ⁠​

21/08/2026

🌿Join Christina in the Kitchen Garden, where even a broken branch marks the start of a new chapter.⁠
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Our perennial kale has the resilience to root from cuttings, meaning that whenever a stem breaks away, it can simply be planted and start its story of growth again.⁠
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Christina often shares cuttings with curious guests, helping a little piece of The Story of Emily to continue to grow elsewhere.⁠
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It's a lovely reminder that gardens are places where knowledge, generosity and stories may be shared.⁠
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19/08/2026

🧸 "A nice authentic sense of homeliness."⁠
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Explore handmade items like these and more items from our sister estates and @ thenewtinsomerset in the welcoming area at The Story of Emily.⁠
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17/08/2026

🌿 Join us beneath the warm Cornish summer sun, as Christina explores the considered art of companion planting and the thoughtful relationships that help plants thrive together in our kitchen garden.⁠
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12/08/2026

The Story of Emily is a journey through place, memory, conflict, care and consequence.​⁠
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That means the architecture had to do more than create buildings. It had to help shape how visitors move, pause, feel, reflect and understand.​⁠
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The site brings together the Rectory, War Rooms, Restaurant, gardens, boardwalk, woodland walk, contemplation spaces and views across the landscape. Each part has its own purpose, and together they form one carefully paced experience.​⁠
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The architecture helps to tell story and works alongside interpretation, landscape, archive, food, planting, light and atmosphere.​⁠
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10/08/2026

Imagine desperately deciding which family heirloom to save, knowing the rest would go up in flames. ​⁠
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​In this video, Emily Hobhouse expert Elsabé Brits shares an authentic artefact that symbolises the impossible decision many Boer women faced as impending British fire loomed over their homes.​⁠
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​To find out more about the devastating Scorched Earth Policy read the blog on our website, under "Stories of Emily".​⁠
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https://thestoryofemily.com/stories-of-emily
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The Story Of Emily
Liskeard
PL143LX

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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