Isles of Scilly
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The Isles of Scilly is an archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. One of the islands, St Agnes, is over four miles further south than the most southerly point of the British mainland at Lizard Point.
Olaf Tryggvason, who visited the islands in 986. It is said an encounter with a cleric there led him to Christianise Norway.
At the time of King Cnut, the Isles of Scilly fell outside England's rule, as did Cornwall and Wales.
The Isles of Scilly, viewed from the International Space Station
The Scillonian Cross flying above St Mary's Church in Hugh Town.
Cornwall
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Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised by Cornish and Celtic political groups as one of the Celtic nations, and is the homeland of the Cornish people. The county is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. The largest settlement is Falmouth, and the county town is the city of Truro.
Image: The stamps and whim engine house at Wheal Coates geograph.org.uk 1476958
Image: St Michael's Mount View
Image: A walk on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall (3), 30 Sept. 2010 Flickr Phillip C
Cliffs at Land's End