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Tresco - The Island Folk

Scillonians old to islanders new: Scilly is full of colourful characters – islanders whose family ties stretch back generations to those who are newer to the archipelago but who have fully embraced these isolated isles and chosen a way of life like no other. Read their fascinating stories here.

Ellie Tabron, Island Images

"I came here when I was just two, so apart from time away for education, have lived here for as long as I can remember"
Mike Nelhams, Tresco Abbey Garden

"The thing I like most about my job…walking into the middle of the Abbey Garden, looking through giant Palm trees up to the top of Neptune steps and still getting a tingle of excitement after nearly forty years…if that feeling ever leaves me I know it will be time to go!"
Anna Parkes, Gallery Tresco
"Living on Scilly is an absolute joy. These islands have woven their magic around me, inspire me daily and fulfil my need to be by the sea. I sea swim every day which energises me as well as acts as a form of meditation. Such bliss!"

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Tresco - The Island Folk