Life on the Scilly Isles in 1907

In 1907, the Scilly Isles had ~2,000 residents. Main industries: fishing and farming; largely self-sufficient. Transport: weekly steamer from Penzance—slow, expensive, isolating. No roads, electricity, or running water; travel by foot or boat. Houses were simple. Despite hardships, life was peaceful, community-oriented, and set in stunning scenery with a mild climate.