Bryher knew from an early age that she was lesbian .
Bryher 's father was the shipowner and financier John Ellerman , who left her a very large inheritance which would eventually go towards funding many of Pool 's projects .
Bryher knew from an early age that Bryher was lesbian .
Bryher 's father was the shipowner and financier John Ellerman , who left her a very large inheritance which would eventually go towards funding many of Pool 's projects .