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History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
3 months 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
7 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
10 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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