"Old Town, Isles of Scilly Old Town is a village on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly located southeast of Hugh Town. It is thought to be the oldest settlement on the island. There is a church, a pub (the ""Old Town Inn""), two cafes, a small convenience shop and a day nursery. It is a popular tourist area and is only a short distance from the island's airport. Three art and pottery studios are located on the lane heading north out of the village. As well as a number of self-catering holiday properties, Old Town also has a"
"Isles of Scilly The Isles of Scilly (; or """") is an archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall. One of the islands, St Agnes, is the most southerly point in both England and the United Kingdom, being over further south than the most southerly point of the British mainland at Lizard Point. The population of all the islands at the 2011 census was 2,203. Scilly forms part of the ceremonial county of Cornwall, and some services are combined with those of Cornwall. However, since 1890, the islands have had a separate local authority. Since the passing of the Isles"
"St Mary's, Isles of Scilly St Mary's ( ""the mainland"") is the largest and most populous island of the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago off the southwest coast of Cornwall in England. St Mary's has an area of — 40 percent of the total land area of the Isles of Scilly — this includes four small tidal islands which connect with St Mary's at low tide: Toll’s Island, Taylor’s Island, Newford Island and the island at Innisidgen. With a population of 1,723 (out of a total population for Scilly of 2,203) St Mary's is relatively densely populated, with twice the"
"St Martin's, Isles of Scilly St Martin's (, meaning ""dappled island"") is the northernmost populated island of the Isles of Scilly, England. It has an area of . There are three main settlements on the island - Higher Town, Middle Town and Lower Town - in addition to a number of scattered farms and cottages, with a total population (2011 census) of 136. There are two quays - at Higher Town (the Higher Town Quay, used at high tide) and at Lower Town (the Hotel Quay, used at low tide). In Higher Town there is a post office. There is"
"Hugh Town Hugh Town () is the largest settlement on the Isles of Scilly and its administrative centre. The town is situated on the island of St Mary's, the largest and most populous island in the archipelago, and is located on a narrow isthmus which joins the peninsula known as the Garrison (historically the Hugh) with the rest of the island. The population recorded by the 2011 census was 1,097 (up from 1,068 in 2001). Unlike the rest of the Isles of Scilly, the freehold title to land in the town is ""not"" held by the Duchy of Cornwall —"
"Islay Islay ( ; ) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as ""The Queen of the Hebrides"", it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located. Port Ellen is the main port. Islay is the fifth-largest Scottish island and the eighth-largest island of the British Isles, with a total area of almost . There is ample evidence of the prehistoric settlement of Islay and the first written reference may have"
"Islay is the adder and the common lizard is widespread although not commonly seen. The island supports a significant population of the marsh fritillary along with numerous other moths and butterflies. The mild climate supports a diversity of flora, typical of the Inner Hebrides. Islay Islay ( ; ) is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Known as ""The Queen of the Hebrides"", it lies in Argyll just south west of Jura and around north of the Northern Irish coast. The island's capital is Bowmore where the distinctive round Kilarrow Parish Church and a distillery are located."
"Town landmark. It was originally the home of Captain Tregarthen who introduced the first sloop in 1849, 'Ariadne', that serviced the Hugh Town from Penzance. Being on an isthmus, there are two beaches, the northern one (Town Beach) being along the bay which forms the island's main harbour; the southern beach and bay is named Porthcressa. The Council of the Isles of Scilly is based at the Town Hall, located at The Parade, a small park situated at the centre of the isthmus (and originally a parade ground). The Duchy of Cornwall, which owns almost all the freehold land in"
"has its St Martin's Base, a primary campus. Secondary pupils board at the St Mary's main campus, staying there on weekdays and coming back and forth to their home islands on weekends. Students at the sixth-form college level reside and board elsewhere, in mainland Great Britain. Previously the Learning and Skills Council paid for costs of accommodation for sixth-formers. Source St Martin's, Isles of Scilly St Martin's (, meaning ""dappled island"") is the northernmost populated island of the Isles of Scilly, England. It has an area of . There are three main settlements on the island - Higher Town, Middle"
"population density than the Isles of Scilly average. The majority of St Mary's residents live in the western half of the island, with Hugh Town alone having a population of 1,097. The main settlement, Hugh Town ""(Cornish: Tre Huw)"", was sold to the inhabitants by the Crown in 1949 (it had belonged to the Duchy of Cornwall — which still owns much of the rest of the island). Other settlements on the island are Old Town, Porthloo, Pelistry, Trenoweth, Holy Vale, Maypole, Normandy, Longstone, Rocky Hill and Telegraph. The island became the home of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and"
"the island's power station, the island's refuse depot and the town's fire station. The island's primary and secondary schools (both part of the federated Five Islands School) are situated to the southeast of the town, at Carn Gwaval, on the road to Old Town. The island's airport is located approximately to the east of the centre of Hugh Town. As with most of the British Isles, Hugh Town experiences a maritime climate with warm summers and cool winters. Hugh Town Hugh Town () is the largest settlement on the Isles of Scilly and its administrative centre. The town is situated"
"traditional British naval song ""Spanish Ladies"". Scilly is mentioned in the song ""Phenomenal Cat"" by The Kinks on their album The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society. Isles of Scilly is a song by the Icelandic artist Catmanic. Isles of Scilly The Isles of Scilly (; or """") is an archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall. One of the islands, St Agnes, is the most southerly point in both England and the United Kingdom, being over further south than the most southerly point of the British mainland at Lizard Point. The population of all the islands at the"
"Higher Town, Isles of Scilly Higher Town is the easternmost and largest settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England. It is situated just inland, though the more modern of the island's two quays is located just south of the settlement and is named Higher Town Quay. A bakery, ""St Martin's Bakery"", is located at Higher Town. The island's main shop and only post office is also located in the settlement, as is the ""Polreath Tea Rooms"". The settlement has two churches (and they are the only churches on the island) - the Church of"
"Council of the Isles of Scilly The Council of the Isles of Scilly is a sui generis unitary local government authority covering the Isles of Scilly off the west coast of Cornwall. It is currently made up of 16 seats, with all councillors being Independents as of 2 May 2013. The council was created in 1890 as the Isles of Scilly Rural District Council and was renamed in 1974. Historically, the Isles of Scilly were administered as one of the hundreds of Cornwall, although the Cornwall quarter sessions had limited jurisdiction there. For judicial purposes, shrievalty purposes, and lieutenancy purposes,"
"Telegraph, Isles of Scilly Telegraph is a settlement on St Mary's, the largest of the Isles of Scilly, England. Telegraph is located in the north west of the island and is the highest point on St Mary's and in the Isles of Scilly, at above sea level. This elevation made it (and continues to make it) an ideal spot for communications (transmitting within the islands and with the British mainland too). The settlement takes its name from Telegraph Tower, situated at the summit of the hill. In the late 1860s, Mr. Buxton of Scilly attempted to persuade the Post Office"
"tanks in the adjacent one-storey building) it was electrified in 1992. Peninnis Head Peninnis Head is the southernmost point of St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. The headland is within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the Heritage Coast. It is also a Geological Conservation Review site for its Quaternary geomorphology and was first designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1971 for both its biological and geological interests. On the tip of the headland is a squat lighthouse built in 1911 by Trinity House as a replacement for the 17th century lighthouse"
"island's church (St Agnes' Church), community hall and sports facilities. Lower Town, Isles of Scilly Lower Town is the westernmost settlement on the island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, England. One of the island's two quays is located here, sometimes referred to as the Hotel Quay, as the only hotel on the island, ""Karma St Martin's"", is located by it. Lower Town also has the island's only pub, ""The Seven Stones"". The settlement is largely built on the hillside of Tinkler's Hill. The quay is located by Teän Sound. There is also a small settlement called Lower"
"of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. Smith died of gangrene of the lungs in Plymouth on 31 July 1872. He was laid to rest in St Buryan's Church, St Buryan, Cornwall. A tall stone monument was erected in the churchyard of St Mary's Old Church, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly to recognise Smith's involvement with the Islands. Augustus Smith (politician) Augustus John Smith (15 September 1804 – 31 July 1872) was Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly for over thirty years, and was largely responsible for the economy of the islands as it is today. Smith was born in"
"position until 1834. In 1834 Augustus John Smith acquired the lease from the Duchy for £20,000. Smith created the title ""Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly"" for himself, and many of his actions were unpopular. The lease remained in his family until it expired for most of the Isles in 1920 when ownership reverted to the Duchy of Cornwall. Today, the Dorrien-Smith estate still holds the lease for the island of Tresco. The Isles of Scilly form an archipelago of five inhabited islands (six if Gugh is counted separately from St Agnes) and numerous other small rocky islets (around"
"Samson, Isles of Scilly Samson () is the largest uninhabited island of the Isles of Scilly, off the southwestern tip of the Cornish peninsula of Great Britain. It is in size. The island consists of two hills, North Hill and South Hill, which are connected by an isthmus on which the former inhabitants built many of their sturdy stone cottages. Samson was named after Samson of Dol. The twin hills of Samson were formerly associated with breasts, in a similar way to the Paps of Jura in Scotland and the Paps of Anu in Ireland. There are large ancient burial"
"Normandy, Isles of Scilly Normandy is a small settlement on the island of St Mary's, the largest of the Isles of Scilly, England. It is located in the east of the island, between Pelistry (to the north) and Porth Hellick (to the south) on the A3110 road. The Isles of Scilly's only public swimming pool is located here; it is covered. The settlement is otherwise largely residential, with houses and apartments lived in by permanent residents of the island. Close by is the island's main desalination works, which draws water in from the sea and purifies it for the public"
"the Isles of Scilly, as well as being the port authority, has its Isles of Scilly offices at Hugh House, located within the Garrison walls. The Church of England's St Mary's Church, the islands' Roman Catholic Church and their largest Methodist Church are all located on or near Church Street. The Isles of Scilly Museum is also located on Church Street. The town has a public library and a police station. On the eastern outskirts of the town (heading towards Peninnis Head) are the NHS community hospital and local health centre, as well as other important public amenities such as"
"is one of the five civil parishes of the Isles of Scilly, which are also wards. The civil parish and ward include Gugh and several uninhabited islands and rocks, including the Western Rocks, Annet, Rosevear, Pednathise Head (the southernmost land in the UK) and the Bishop Rock. St Agnes returns 2 councillors to the Council of the Isles of Scilly, the same as the other ""off-island"" wards. The civil parish is not functional however, and there is no council or meeting. St Agnes, Isles of Scilly St Agnes () is the southernmost populated island of the Isles of Scilly —"
"Augustus Smith (politician) Augustus John Smith (15 September 1804 – 31 July 1872) was Lord Proprietor of the Isles of Scilly for over thirty years, and was largely responsible for the economy of the islands as it is today. Smith was born in 1804 ""at the house of a fashionable accoucheur in Harley Street"", London before returning to the family home of Ashlyns Hall in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England. He became known locally as a philanthropist, doing his best to improve educational standards in his home district, opening several non-denominational schools with his own money. In 1834 he acquired the lease"
"of Scilly Order 1930, this authority has had the status of a county council and today is known as the Council of the Isles of Scilly. The adjective ""Scillonian"" is sometimes used for people or things related to the archipelago. The Duchy of Cornwall owns most of the freehold land on the islands. Tourism is a major part of the local economy, along with agriculture—particularly the production of cut flowers. The islands may correspond to the Cassiterides ('Tin Isles') visited by the Phoenicians and mentioned by the Greeks. However, the archipelago itself does not contain much tin. It is likely"
"Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus is a British airline which operates year-round scheduled services to the Isles of Scilly from Land's End Airport and Newquay Airport in Cornwall, and seasonal scheduled services from Exeter. Their head office is located in the Isles of Scilly Travel Centre in Penzance, Cornwall. Isles of Scilly Skybus Limited holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type B Operating Licence; it is permitted to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with fewer than 20 seats and/or weighing less than 10 tonnes. The airline is owned by the Isles of Scilly Steamship"
"265 of the Local Government Act 1972 allowed for the continued existence of the RDC, but renamed as the ""Council of the Isles of Scilly"". This unusual status also means that much administrative law (for example relating to the functions of local authorities, the health service and other public bodies) that applies in the rest of England applies in modified form in the islands. The Council of the Isles of Scilly is a separate authority to the Cornwall Council unitary authority, and as such the islands are not part of the administrative county of Cornwall. However the islands are still"
"White Island, Isles of Scilly White Island (, ""facing the mainland"") is one of the larger unpopulated islands of the Isles of Scilly, part of the United Kingdom, and lies off the coast of the northernmost populated island of the group, St Martin's, to which it is joined by a tidal causeway, or isthmus. The island is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Geological Conservation Review site and is managed by the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Duchy of Cornwall. Access to the island can be dangerous when the rocky causeway"
"the Isles of Scilly, 36 metropolitan boroughs, 32 London boroughs plus the ancient, ""sui generis"" City of London Corporation. Scotland has 32 councils, Wales has 22 councils and Northern Ireland has 11 councils. This list does not include parish and town councils, the lowest tier of local government with limited powers. In 2019, several local government restructurings will take effect in England. As of 31 May 2018, four statutory instruments have been made which will result in the abolition of Dorset county council, 12 districts and two unitary authorities and their replacement by three new districts and two new unitary"
"around the Isles of Scilly. ""The Riddle of Samson"", a novel by Andrew Garve (a pen name of Paul Winterton) is set mainly around the Isles of Scilly. In ""Jacob's Room"", by Virginia Woolf, the hero and a friend of his sail around the islands. The novels that make up ""The Cortes Trilogy"" by John Paul Davis take place in the Isles of Scilly. ""Stone In the Blood"" by Colin Jordan and David England is set on the islands both in 1974 and the Iron Age, when most of Scilly was still one joined landmass. Scilly is mentioned in the"
"Star Castle, Isles of Scilly Star Castle is a fortress on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, built in 1593 by Robert Adams, Surveyor of the Royal Works (d.1595) and Francis Godolphin, Captain of the Scilly Isles, during the ""Spanish invasion scare."" The Star Castle is in the shape of an eight-pointed star and features on the flag of the Council of the Isles of Scilly. It is at the centre of a fortification system around the west side of St Mary’s known as the Garrison. The walls of the castle take the shape of an eight-pointed star. It comprises an"
"Council of the Isles of Scilly elections The Council of the Isles of Scilly is a ""sui generis"" authority in the ceremonial county of Cornwall, England, UK. It is elected every four years. The Local Government Act 1888 allowed the Local Government Board to establish in the Isles of Scilly ""councils and other local authorities separate from those of the county of Cornwall ""... for the application to the islands of any act touching local government."" Accordingly, in 1890 the ""Isles of Scilly Rural District Council"" (the RDC) was formed as a ""sui generis"" unitary authority, outside the administrative county"
"Scilly using several boats. The soundtrack from the Harry Potter films was used in these episodes. Filming took place in October 2008. First broadcast on Thursday 1 January 2009 at 20:00 – 3.70 million viewers Dara and Griff join Cornwall native Rory for a trip along the Cornish coast. Starting in Plymouth they are supposed to make their way to the Isles of Scilly. However they are hampered by Rory's lack of knowledge about boats in general leading them to borrowing and hitching a ride on various vessels from small rowing boats to a large tugboat as they make their"