Strand Street in Douglas
A walk around the Capital and the main shopping street. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text in this post…
Street Art – Guttery Gable in Douglas.
At Guttery Gable in Douglas. Is this the start of a Manxie Banksy? Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’ text…
Isle of Man Bank 2 Athol Street
Isle of Man Bank 2 Athol Street, Douglas. The Banking Hall has a magnificent domed stained glass window which depicts many Isle of Man iconic scenes, which I understand represents…
Douglas Borough Council Chambers
The beautiful Douglas Borough Council Chambers – Thank you to the Mayor John Skinner for showing me around this wonderful building which is steeped in rich Manx History. Feel free…
3 legs of Mann
I love these stainless steel 3 Legs of Mann at the National Sports Centre. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the ‘Leave a Comment’…
Back Marina Road in Douglas.
I just loved the olde world look of this image which is at the Back Marina Road or the rear of the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas. Reminds me of an…
A Celtic Cross
Loving the intricate interlaced artwork on this beautiful Celtic Cross in St Georges Church Yard in Douglas. I like it because it’s almost 3D Feel free to make any comments…
Cruise Liner L’Austral – Douglas Bay
The French cruise liner the L’Austral seen here sat in Douglas Bay late this afternoon. Built in 2011, she carries 264 passengers and 140 crew and measures 142 metres long.…
A Retired Trammer
This lovely placid retired Douglas Corporation Tram Horse doesn’t eat daffodils. Seen here in a field on the Patrick Road in St Johns the other day. Feel free to make…
Happy Easter
Spotted this giant Easter Egg flower display in Regent Street today. Well done Douglas Corporation Parks Department. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the…
Douglas Architecture
Hilary Park in Douglas I just love the vertical lines in this image, so much so that i even left the lamp post in. Feel free to make any comments…
The Gaiety Theatre on Harris Promenade
The Gaiety Theatre on Harris Promenade in Douglas, originally built as the Marine Pavillion for dancing. it was later extended and the interior was completely transformed by Frank Matcham the…
Villa Marina Arcade in Douglas
‘Simple Shadows’ At the Villa Marina Arcade on Harris Promenade in Douglas. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by…
Traditional Manx Rock.
I have to admit being old enough to remember watching sticks of rock being hand made in Kelly’s Rock Shop in Castle Street in Douglas! Feel free to make any…
Architecture on Clarence Terrace (Douglas Promenade).
These properties were originally laid on the lawns of the Castlemona Hotel. They are dated circa 1840 and I particularly like the old style architecture on these buildings, namely the…
T. E. Brown
T. E. Brown and the T. E. Brown Stained Glass Window at the Manx Museum Thomas Edward Brown (1830 – 1897) T.E. Brown was the national poet of the Isle…
The Pagan Lady
The Pagan Lady These two images were taken recently in the Manx Museum Viking Gallery. Excavations in Peel Castle in 1982/87 revealed an extensive graveyard. The most spectacular finds were…
St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Two images of St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Hill Street in Douglas. The first view is from Bucks Rd with it’s junction of Finch Rd. The second view is…