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Andrew Pears, the son of a Cornish farmer, was born at Mevagissey and was the founder of Pears Soap. Unlike other soaps, Pears soap was transparent and took 3 months to make (it still does!).

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Ellie Greenberg Barry Miss Pear 1982 (Image: Ceri-Jayne Case) She said: “I always though she looked special, but all mums think that. It was a friend of mine that said you should do it, and I wouldn’t ...