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This is a list of notable women, living and dead, from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the United Kingdom.Notability is based on achievements that have had a verifiable impact or public output or participation in a significant event, in the fields of art, literature, business, industry, science, culture, sport, education, politics, war, philanthropy, medicine and a range of other topics.
Bartholomew's map "Scilly Isles" This is a list of the islands in the Isles of Scilly. Inhabited islands There are five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, United Kingdom (six if you count the tidal island of Gugh which is separated from St. Agnes at high tide). Name Image Coordinates Population Area (hectares) Elevation (metres) Bryher 49°57′14″N 6°21′22″W SV876361 ...
The Isles of Scilly were featured on the TV programme Seven Natural Wonders as one of the wonders of South West England. Since 2007 the islands have featured in the BBC series An Island Parish, following various real-life stories and featuring in particular the newly appointed Chaplain to the Isles of Scilly.
The Anglican church of St Mary was built at Old Town, Isles of Scilly during the 12th century, perhaps around 1130. Re-building was carried out between 1660 and 1667 including the addition of the south aisle, and a west end gallery for soldiers from the Garrison.
In common with the larger island, the place names are mostly English with the exception of Camper on the south-east coast (meaning tide race or roost in Cornish) and Porthmoren, a place on the west of the shingle and boulder bar that separates the two islands. In Cornish moren is a girl, or maiden, and porth is a landing place.
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Pages in category "Inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Isles of Scilly: Universal Decimal (410.198) Subcategories. This category has the following 16 subcategories, out of 16 total. Isles of Scilly-related lists (6 P) ...