Nun's Island

[Ian Menkins]

I have found a very good contender for "Nun's Island". It is Looe Island, Cornwall, situated about 1 mile offshore. I will post up the original screenshot of Nun's Island from Diana, and follow it with links to photos of Looe Island. The photos are all on slightly different angles, but the resemblance is striking. Compare the bushy tree cover on the left hand side of the island with the barren right hand side of the island! The rocky flats visible at low tide also make a good match.
I've ruled out Burgh Island off Devon for a number of reasons, most obvious being the prominent white hotel, also the slightly different shape of the island. If it is Burgh Island, the film must have been altered, which seems unlikely.



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www.trehavenhotel.co.uk/images/gallery1/looeisland.jpg

www.darklingroom.co.uk/blog/looeisland.jpg

www.themagicofcornwall.com/images/gallery/secornwall/looe/image00520.jpg

More can be found by Googling...

I haven't bothered to check copyright on any of these images. If anyone complains I'll take them down. I do not claim to own any of these images and they are not being used for profit.

[Ian Menkins]

Did anyone see the Time Team episode on Looe Island? I missed it unfortunately.

[fuguewriter]

I think you nailed it. I was out in Looe to seek my father's history in Cornwall. (Very mysterious man.)