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NMMC Lecture Series: Forgotten Women of the Cornish Coast

7 November

The new Autumn Lecture Series from the National Maritime Museum Cornwall focuses on women and the sea.

Discover how women engaged with the Royal Navy in the 17th and 18th centuries, uncover the truth of Mary Bryant, and take a deep-dive into the lives of fascinating female characters from history who called the Cornish coastline home.

Forgotten Women of the Cornish Coast with Elizabeth Dale

An oil painting of Jenny Mopus (Jenny of Malpas).

Thursday 7 November, 7.30pm

Cornish writer and blogger, Elizabeth Dale (The Cornish Bird), uncovers some of the lesser-known stories from Cornwall’s history.

Find out more about this inspiring lecture here