In 1911 the name Island Cove was changed to Islington because it was thought that there were too many communities named Island Cove. At that time, some residents decided that the name of a little town in England called Islington would be the appropriate name for their little cove as it resembled the place in England. Although there are very few records or writings on any fulltime residents, or any activities in the communities of Heart's Delight- Islington before the 1800's, there are numerous signs and indications that show these communities were inhabited long before that time, for example, the story is told of the grave of a Frenchman buried in Islington during the early 1700's. The baptismal register of the first Anglican Parish located at Trinity, shows records of common names to Heart's Delight and Islington, from a peroid starting in 1753. Also, John Guy's visit to Trinity Bay in October 1612, at which time he landed at South Dildo, tells of Indians living in many coves and harbours along the bay.
People living in all parts of Newfoundland have the same surnames.
The Town of Heart's Delight-Islington is no exception as the common names of Bryant, Chislett, Crocker, Legge, Sooley, Reid and Worthman abound. Most all originated from the United Kingdom, more specifically from the southern part of England. Page two of this site will show some pictures of our community from long ago and some more recent.