Henry Curwen (1528–1596)

[1] In 1568 Mary, Queen of Scots came to Workington by boat as a fugitive after her defeat at the battle of Langside.

[2] An agate cup was treasured by the family as her gift to her hosts, known as the "Luck of Workington Hall".

[3] Mary is said also to have stayed in the house of Henry Fletcher (died 1574) at Cockermouth who gave her a velvet gown, and was said to had her letter of thanks.

Henry Curwen brought back an iron yett or gate from the Maxwell stronghold at Caerlaverock Castle which he displayed at Workington.

Henry Curwen's clothes included velvet breeches and two old satin doublets.