(4 images in this post) The Ben my Chree slides gracefully out of Douglas Harbour at 10.30 this morning (21/02/22) for the first time for a few days due to storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging…
Ballaugh Beach looking North
Sunshine and Shadows. A view looking north from Ballaugh Beach this afternoon, with the former RAF Jurby Head Control Tower to the left, Ballateare in the middle and Jurby Church on the right and not forgetting the Killane sea defences on the beach. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking…
Kates Cottage Isle of Man TT Course
An iconic Isle of Man TT view from the pub at Creg ny Baa looking up the famous last part of the TT mountain course towards Kates Cottage. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click…
St German’s Cathedral in Peel
(4 images in this post) The fine and very impressive interior of St German’s Cathedral in Peel. Kirk German Cathedral is sited in Derby Road in Peel, and was opened in 1884 and finally consecrated by Archbishop Thompson, Bishop of York in 1894. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking…
Cronk Karran “Druids Circle” at The Chasms
(3 images in this post) Cronk Karran “Druids Circle” at The Chasms. This beautiful stone circle is situated at the top of the cliffs near to the Chasms. Cronk Karran is a possible Neolithic stone circle which is possibly either a burial circle or hut circle. Feel free to make any comments either on this…
East and West Baldwin Landscapes
(3 images in this post) Image 1 – Standing at the top of Mount Rule looking through the East Baldwin Valley with Snaefell Mountain top centre right. Image 2 – Standing just below St Lukes Church and overlooking Golden with Ardwhallin outdoor pursuit centre on the right. Image 3 – Injebreck Reservoir with Carragham hill/plantation…
Ballakilmartin Farm (St. Martin’s Church Farm)
(7 images in this post) A walk on the Public Footpath through Ballakilmartin Farm (St. Martin’s Church Farm). So sad to see a once loved home/farm like this. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click…
Sunset from Douglas Beach.
(3 images in this post) Sunset tonight from Douglas Beach. Mother Nature at her very best. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on any of the images for a larger view, the images will…
Ballaglass Glen and Quarry Falls Waterfalls
(3 images in this post) Waterfall Wednesday. Ballaglass Glen in Maughold and Quarry Falls in Laxey today. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on any of the images for a larger view, the images…
Point of Ayre – Last Light
(3 images in this post) A walk around the Point of Ayre late this afternoon which finished with a lovely sunset behind the Lighthouse. (Winkie, Honky and Flashy) Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click…
First Full Moon of 2022 – Wolf Moon
(1 image in this post) Wolf Moon 100% illuminated – The first full moon of 2022 (as seen from Ballaugh). Nikon D500 @500mm f5.6 1/1600 – ISO 100 (handheld). Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy –…
Jane Crookall Maternity Home (former) – Douglas
A little bit of Isle of Man Nostalgia (3 images in this post) This former but original Jane Crookall Maternity Home became fully functional as a dedicated Maternity Home in 1938 and closed in 1992, this building, where I was born is now administration offices for the Department of Social Care. The property which had…