Exactly why I support the Penzance Heliport
I am a committed supporter of the Penzance Heliport project and I’d like to explain why. Buckle up, this might
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Nornour – A Deserted Treasure Island
The tiny uninhabited island of Nornour is part of the group known as the Eastern Isles. It lies to the
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Why I love the Isles of Scilly
I first came to Scilly fifteen years ago. At the time I didn’t really know where the Scilly Isles were.
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The Wreck of the SS Thames
The story of the wreck of the SS Thames is yet another tragic tale. In it there is bravery, extrme
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Sir Cloudesley Shovell and the Scilly Naval Disaster of 1707
Perhaps the worst disaster ever to befall the Isles of Scilly was that of the British Fleet led by Rear
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Fishing on St Mary’s
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The Wreck of the SS Delaware
The wreck of the SS Delaware is a little-known story. However it is one that typifies the spirit of the
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Harry’s Walls – An Unfinished Tudor Artillery Fortification
On the hill known as Mount Flagon, overlooking the harbour in St Mary’s sits Harry’s Walls. A mid sixteenth century
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Samson – A Deserted Island
To most people Samson is the pretty island with two hills that is in all the photos of sunsets. But
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Snorkelling in the Isles of Scilly
With crystal clear waters, and abundant wildlife, snorkelling in the Isles of Scilly is a genuine joy. Snorkelling is a
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