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…
Continental Market on Douglas Promenade
Just a slightly different view of the Continental Market on Loch Promenade in Douglas yesterday. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment”…
Douglas Head
Tranquility amongst the beautiful wild flowers on Douglas Head. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my…
The Rocks Behind Douglas Head Lighthouse
The title says it all :-) Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy…
Douglas Head Lighthouse
Douglas Head Lighthouse this afternoon. I think I could live here as the Lighthouse Cottage is up for sale :-) Feel free to make any comments either on this website…
The House of Keys in Bucks Road (Manx Parliament)
The Island is a Crown Dependency which, through its ancient parliament, Tynwald, enjoys a high degree of domestic legislative and political autonomy. The United Kingdom Government is, by convention, responsible…
St Mary’s Church in Hill Street, Douglas.
Some good memories and some sad memories for me with this beautiful Church. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or…
Artscape Paving – Regent Street in Douglas
Artscape Paving in Regent Street in Douglas. I didn't know if I was coming or going whilst walking on this paving :-) Feel free to make any comments either on…
Two of the oldest Pubs in Douglas
The 'Old Market Inn' and 'The Albert' are both side by side in Chapel Row in what is truly the oldest part of Douglas. Feel free to make any comments…
Regent Street Post Office in Douglas
Quite a topical subject at present as it is facing possible closure along with Ramsey Post Office. Will it stay or will it go? Feel free to make any comments…
The Douglas Hotel and the Clarendon Hotel on North Quay
Who remembers these Pubs on North Quay as part of the Barbary Coast? The Clarendon and Isle of Man Farmers on the right hand side have recently been demolished and…
The Nunnery
Steeped in rich Manx history with lots of very famous owners and now about to be sold for development as an educational and training facility specialising in I/T. What will…
Saddle Road in Douglas
The Saddle Stone from which this road takes its name, is by the roadside right next to the Old Deemster's Cottage. The stone has stood there for at least two…
Isle of Man Recycled Architecture
The aedicule (doorcase) came from the Market Inn Pub in Chapel lane in Douglas and was preserved by erecting it at the bottom of Crellins Hill which is the bottom…
A former Douglas Corporation Bus – KMN 519
The bus, a rare Leyland Comet, registration KMN 519 and new to Douglas Corporation in 1950, it was withdrawn from service in 1968, purchased by builders Parkinsons for staff transport…
WW1 Commemorative Poppies and the Steam Packet Manannan
A bit of a breeze blowing up on Douglas Head this afternoon and I just couldn't resist this one of the Manannan backing in to her Berth. Coupled with the…
Laxey Towing Company’s MV Karina
The Laxey towing Company's MV Karina berthed next to the Douglas Lifting Bridge (last week). The Karina was first launched on the 17th June 1946 and her maiden voyage was…