Capital of the British Dependency of the Falkland Islands since 1842. Home to about 2000 people.

Wreckage of the Lady Elizabeth, a 19th century iron barque damaged trying to round Cape Horn.

1982 Liberation Memorial - built as a tribute to British forces and civilians who lost their lives during the 1982 conflict with Argentina.

Our guide explains how peat is produced

Peat is still used for fuel by some inhabitants

Peat is dug in layers and set out to dry

Mine Field - one of 117 from the 1982 conflict.

Mine fields are monitored - it is illegal to enter or take a sign.

Government House - Built in 1840's and home to Governor of Falklands

One of the colorful houses found in Stanley

Many people grow beautiful flower and vegetable gardens in front of their houses.

Tending her garden

This homeowner collects trolls. They allow visitors to camp in their yard (note tent).

Colonist Cottages - The wood for these 150 year old timber-framed homes had to be imported as there are no naturally grown trees here.

Jubilee Villas - Built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Typical example of British terraced town house of the era but not like the rest of Stanley's architecture.

Christ Church Cathedral - most southerly Anglican cathedral in the world. Consecrated in 1892.

Mail Box

Contains displays covering the social and natural history of the Falklands

Display of old dentist office

Carving of the Lord's Prayer

A National Nature Reserve

Popular and picturesque beach at Gypsy Cove

Magellanic Penguin Colony

Home to several hundred breeding pairs of Magellanic Penguins

Breeding Colony

Magellanic penguins like to burrow in ground

Info on Diddle Dee - dwarf shrub covering most of Gypsy Cove

Berries of Diddle Dee used by locals to make jam. Important food source for birds and insects.

One of the guns used during the 1982 conflict

Rock formations around Gypsy Cove