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"Daphne Du Maurier: A Literary Legacy Rooted in Cornwall" Daphne du Maurier, the renowned British author, found solace and inspiration in her Cornish home, Menabilly

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, 1715-96. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard

Apollo and Daphne, 1715-96. Creator: Jean-Etienne Liotard
Apollo and Daphne, 1715-96

Background imageDaphne Collection: [Four Cupids; Apollo and Daphne in the Background], 16th-early 17th cen

[Four Cupids; Apollo and Daphne in the Background], 16th-early 17th cen... 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Anon
[Four Cupids; Apollo and Daphne in the Background], 16th-early 17th century

Background imageDaphne Collection: DDE-90020298

DDE-90020298
Africa, Kenya, Nairobi. Caretaker bottle feeds orphaned baby elephant at David Sheldrick's Wildlife Trust. Date: 11/12/2008

Background imageDaphne Collection: DDE-90020297

DDE-90020297
Africa, Kenya, Nairobi. Caretaker bottle feeding orphaned baby elephant Shukuru at David Sheldrick's Wildlife Trust. Date: 11/12/2008

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)

Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)
2646088 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas)

Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas)
657742 Apollo and Daphne, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo and Daphne. Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn (1870-1951). Oil on canvas

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco)

Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646086 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Roma: Davanti al Museo Borghese, Apollo e Dafne, del Bernini (b / w photo)

Roma: Davanti al Museo Borghese, Apollo e Dafne, del Bernini (b / w photo)
6017665 Roma: Davanti al Museo Borghese, Apollo e Dafne, del Bernini (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Davanti al Museo Borghese, Apollo e Dafne)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)

Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086)
2646087 Apollo and Daphne, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646086) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus transformed into a farmer

Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus transformed into a farmer. Second tapestry in the series
7209364 Flemish tapestry. Series Vertumnus and Pomona.Vertumnus transformed into a farmer. Second tapestry in the series. Left part the transformation of Daphne

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne poursuivie par Apollon (engraving)

Daphne poursuivie par Apollon (engraving)
7179213 Daphne poursuivie par Apollon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daphne poursuivie par Apollon)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel with tulip and Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel with tulip and Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 28-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel with Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel with Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 27-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel walking on Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel walking on Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 26-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel reaching up between Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel reaching up between Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 26-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel stand between daphne flower branches

Red Squirrel stand between daphne flower branches Date: 23-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel standing on Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel standing on Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 23-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel looking up between Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel looking up between Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 23-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel reaching between daphne flower branches

Red Squirrel reaching between daphne flower branches Date: 23-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Red Squirrel stand under Daphne mezereum flower branches

Red Squirrel stand under Daphne mezereum flower branches Date: 29-04-2021

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne, 1853 (marble on integral socle)

Daphne, 1853 (marble on integral socle)
7081863 Daphne, 1853 (marble on integral socle) by Hosmer, Harriet Goodhue (1830-1908); 71.7x52x31.8 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American

Background imageDaphne Collection: Ignorance and Mercury (an allegory of Virtue and Vice), Mercury kneeling at right... ca

Ignorance and Mercury (an allegory of Virtue and Vice), Mercury kneeling at right... ca
Ignorance and Mercury (an allegory of Virtue and Vice), Mercury kneeling at right holding a staff and taking the hand of a man who emerges from a pile of naked bodies

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625)

Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625)
LRI4602213 Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, octagon

Apollo and Daphne, octagon
3567538 Apollo and Daphne, octagon by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne, c. 1700 (terracotta)

Apollo and Daphne, c. 1700 (terracotta)
500169 Apollo and Daphne, c.1700 (terracotta) by Soldani, Massimiliano Benzi (1658-1740); 55.5x34.2x21.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Apollo)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree

Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree
779751 Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree, 1619 (engraving) by Matheus (Mathieu), Jean (c.1592-1672); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne into a Laurel or Apollo Incoronasi de Lauro, illustration from Ovid

Daphne into a Laurel or Apollo Incoronasi de Lauro, illustration from Ovid
STC415814 Daphne into a Laurel or Apollo Incoronasi de Lauro, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Background imageDaphne Collection: Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Lady Weymouth (formerly Daphne Vivian

Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of Lady Weymouth (formerly Daphne Vivian) with her son, Alexander George Thynne who would become the 7th Marquess of Bath

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne Painting by Giovanni Tiepolo (1696-1770) 18th century Sun. 0, 96x0, 79 m

Apollo and Daphne Painting by Giovanni Tiepolo (1696-1770) 18th century Sun. 0, 96x0, 79 m
JLJ4684899 Apollo and Daphne Painting by Giovanni Tiepolo (1696-1770) 18th century Sun. 0, 96x0, 79 m by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Louvre, Paris

Background imageDaphne Collection: Apollo and Daphne. The nymph Daphne turns into a laurel to escape Apollo

Apollo and Daphne. The nymph Daphne turns into a laurel to escape Apollo
XEE4137347 Apollo and Daphne. The nymph Daphne turns into a laurel to escape Apollo. Engraving from 1819 in " Lettres a Emilie sur la mythologie" by Charles Albert Demoustier (1760-1801)

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne transformed into laurel, gold silver and coral, mannerism, Wentzel Jamnitzer

Daphne transformed into laurel, gold silver and coral, mannerism, Wentzel Jamnitzer
LSE4076664 Daphne transformed into laurel, gold silver and coral, mannerism, Wentzel Jamnitzer, 1534 to 1585 by Jamnitzer, Wenzel I (1508-85); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny

Background imageDaphne Collection: The Stone Age scene in Zig-Zag! London Hippodrome

The Stone Age scene in Zig-Zag! London Hippodrome
The Stone Age scene in the 1917 Hippodrome revue, Zig-Zag! featuring Daphne Pollard as Mrs Stone Hatchett who flirts with her lover, played by George Clarke

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne Pollard as Mrs Stone Hatchett, Zig-Zag, Hippodrome

Daphne Pollard as Mrs Stone Hatchett, Zig-Zag, Hippodrome
Daphne Pollard in the comic role of Mrs Stone Hatchett in the Stone Age scene, part of " Zig-Zag!" the 1917 revue at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1917

Background imageDaphne Collection: Viscountess Weymouth

Viscountess Weymouth pictured on holiday (probably on the Riviera) by Olive Snell. She was formerly the Hon. Daphne Winifred Louise Vivian (1904-1997), and married Viscount Weymouth in 1927 Date: 1929

Background imageDaphne Collection: Lady Weymouth by Madame Yevonde

Lady Weymouth by Madame Yevonde
Viscountess Weymouth by Madame Yevonde. She was formerly the Hon. Daphne Winifred Louise Vivian (1904-1997), and married Viscount Weymouth in 1927. Date: 1931

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne Hughes, dancing teacher in a Reville gown, 1924

Daphne Hughes, dancing teacher in a Reville gown, 1924. This lovely dance frock is made of layers of rose pink chiffon and shadow lace veiled in mist grey chiffon

Background imageDaphne Collection: Fritillary butterfly varieties

Fritillary butterfly varieties
Marbled fritillary, Brenthis daphne, lesser marbled fritillary, Brenthis ino, pearl-bordered fritillary, Boloria euphrosyne, and violet fritillary, Boloria dia

Background imageDaphne Collection: Widdow-wail and mezereon

Widdow-wail and mezereon
Widdow-wail, or pepper of the mountain, Thymelaea sanamunda, and mezereon, Daphne mezereum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageDaphne Collection: Spurge laurel, Daphne laureola, and bristly

Spurge laurel, Daphne laureola, and bristly bellflower, Campanula cervicaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageDaphne Collection: Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum

Spineless butcher s-broom, Ruscus hypoglossum, and spurge laurel, Daphne laureola. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne alpina

Daphne alpina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817

Background imageDaphne Collection: Mezereon mezereum or spurge laurel, Daphne mezereum

Mezereon mezereum or spurge laurel, Daphne mezereum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

Background imageDaphne Collection: February daphne, Daphne mezereum

February daphne, Daphne mezereum
February daphne, mezereon or spurge laurel, Daphne mezereum (Daphne mezereon). Handcoloured lithograph by A.M. Traice after an illustration by A.W

Background imageDaphne Collection: Pitcairnia and Victorian box tree

Pitcairnia and Victorian box tree
Pitcairnia bifrons 1, and Victorian box tree, Pittosporum undulatum 2. Pitcairnie, Pittospore. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Background imageDaphne Collection: Daphne sericea

Daphne sericea (Daphne collina). Handcoloured stipple engraving by after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et Arbustes, Paris, 1804-1819

Background imageDaphne Collection: Garland flower or rose daphne, Daphne cneorum

Garland flower or rose daphne, Daphne cneorum. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Mlle. Rolet after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et

Background imageDaphne Collection: Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, and flowering rush

Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, and flowering rush
Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, Octandria, 1, and flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus, Enneandria, 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F



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"Daphne Du Maurier: A Literary Legacy Rooted in Cornwall" Daphne du Maurier, the renowned British author, found solace and inspiration in her Cornish home, Menabilly. In 1945, she immersed herself in the tranquil surroundings of this coastal retreat, allowing her imagination to flourish. One of du Maurier's most famous works is "Jamaica Inn, " set amidst the haunting landscapes of Bodmin Moor. This gripping tale weaves together mystery and intrigue against a backdrop of treacherous moors and dark secrets. While exploring Cornwall's natural wonders, Daphne developed an interest in poisonous plants. Her fascination with these enigmatic flora would later find its way into her writing, adding an eerie touch to her stories. Crossing Boddinick Ferry became a regular occurrence for Daphne as she ventured out into the world beyond Menabilly. The ferry rides provided moments of reflection and escape from reality—a respite that fueled her creativity. Pets often hold a special place in one's heart, and Petrie was no exception for Daphne. Their bond brought comfort during times when words failed to express emotions adequately. In Greek mythology, "Daphne Flees Apollo" tells a story of transformation—an allegory that resonated deeply with du Maurier. She embraced change throughout her life and allowed it to shape both her personal experiences and literary endeavors. Gerald du Maurier played a significant role not only as Daphne's father but also as part of their artistic lineage. Together with their family members, they formed a creative powerhouse that nurtured each other's talents within Fowey's charming embrace. Beyond writing novels, Daphne explored different art forms such as music hall performances by The Diving Belles—divers who captivated audiences with their aquatic acrobatics.