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Falkland Skies
A 'Camp' view that captures the light of the Falkland Islands
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Fence at sunset
Wire and wooden batten fences divide the vast area outside of Stanley, known as the camp, into smaller areas for controlled grazing of stock (c) D Pettersson
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Albatross
Adult Black-Browed Albatross greet each other (c) G Moulds
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Gilbert House
Situated on Ross Road, Gilbert House is the office of the eight elected Legislative Assembly Members. The Falkland Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory.
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King Edward VII Memorial Hospital
The hospital was formally opened in 1915 - the Island's Government is responsible for the provision of preventative and treatment services
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Stanley Airport
Established in 1948 with a single Auster aircraft and now operates with a fleet of Britten Norman Islanders
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Fire and Rescue Service
Established as a volunteer brigade in 1898 the service was little changed until the 1980s when training and guidance was received from the Royal Air Force and a full time Superintendent was appointed - the current service is highly professional and includes airport cover
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Police Station
Completed in 1873 by a Royal Marines detachment,the original building included the Chief Constable's residence and the jail. Recent renovations have added to the building and include new offices and a modern jail
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The Secretariat
Containing key government offices such as treasury and human resources the building made history in 1982 when the Argentine surrender was accepted by British Forces in what is now known as the Liberation room
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Making music
At an early age Toby Kilmartin is keen to emulate top accordionist Maggie Goss (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Roosting
Turkey Vultures on East Island (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Britton Norman Islander aircraft at work
The cherry red aircraft carries passengers and freight to outlying settlements
History of the Falklands
The Falkland Islands have a rich history embracing maritime trade, missionary links, Darwinian discoveries and participation in the two World Wars. Memorials and reminders of the 1982 conflict feature significantly, but there is much more to discover about the heritage of the Islands. Links with sealers, whalers, explorers and South American indigenous people have helped to shape the culture, as well as the natural environment of today's Falklands. From fossils to geological features, historic buildings to shipwrecks, reminders of the past can be found everywhere in the Islands.
Read more about the detailed history of the Falklands in Falklands History and Culture.
The Falkland Islands Museum in Stanley is an excellent starting point to gain an appreciation of Island life, past and present.
