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History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice

Tregeseal stone circle and nearby monuments align with the midwinter sunset and Isles of Scilly, indicating a deliberate prehistoric winter solstice landscape.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spanish Armada-era astrolabe returns to Scilly after mysterious global journey

A 16th-century bronze astrolabe from a Spanish shipwreck off Pednathise Head was recovered, traced through international collections, and returned to the Isles of Scilly Museum.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Unlike anywhere else in Britain': in search of wildlife on the Isles of Scilly

The Scillonian ferry is reputedly a great platform for spotting cetaceans and it's a perfect day for it—the sea is calm and visibility is superb.
Travel
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Archaeological project maps historic boat sheds on Isles of Scilly

Pilot gigs were essential for island transport and rescues in the Isles of Scilly, revealing a rich maritime history.
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