A couple of shots of Round Island lighthouse, taken almost 20 years apart. According to Wikipedia (which never lies!), the Lighthouse was built in 1887 and automated 100 years later – and is the most norterly dwelling in the Isles of Scilly.
Author: Henry Elliss
Porthcressa and Hugh Town from the hill
These shots show the view down over Porthcressa, encompassing a large swathe of Hugh Town. They’re only separated by 6 years – 2000 and 2006 – but there are still a few changes you can spot in there.
View through Tresco Gardens
The famous view from the top of Tresco Abbey Gardens, in 1992, 1997, 1999, 2005 and 2006.
St Nicholas Church on Tresco
St Nicholas church in Dolphin Town on Tresco, in 1987, 1996, 2000 and 2006.
Tresco Island Hotel
Varying views of the Island Hotel on Tresco, in 1989, 1996 and 2006.
Giant Agaves in the Tresco gardens
The spiky plants (Agaves apparently) in Tresco Abbey Garden, in 1997 and 2006.
The stone seat in Tresco Gardens
Sort of a family tradition this one – the seat in the Abbey Gardens on Tresco, in 1997, 1999 and 2006. I’ve got an even older one somewhere with the whole family on, but can’t find it!
Tresco Abbey
Tresco Abbey as seen from across the Tresco pond (lake?), seen here in 2000 and 2006.
St Marys Town Beach
Various views of the town beach on St Marys from a few different vantage points, in 1967, 1970, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2005 and 2006.
The Turks Head, St Agnes
The world famous Turk’s Head Inn in a plethora of shots. The first was taken circa 1970-ish (please let me know if you can supply a better guess?) just after it opened, and for good measure there’s a shot of the first landlord, a chap named Roger Bush. The rest were taken in 1988, 1992,…