women of cornwall - the selected women

Following a call out for suggestions that resulted in hundreds of women, past and present, real and fictional, being nominated by the public, we are delighted to announce the brilliant women who will be represented in a new permanent art collection of 50 ceramic plates.

The aim was to select a diverse group of women, from across ages and backgrounds, representing a wide range of careers, activism and volunteering roles. These incredible women span the worlds of sport, the arts, science, agriculture, mental health, politics and everyday life.

Their Cornishness might be fluid, but whatever these women have done, they or their achievements have a special connection with Cornwall. There are well-known names alongside unsung heroes - take a look below.