A non stop photographic journey around the beautiful Isle of Man by Peter Killey
On the road down to Ballaugh Beach near to the Cronk. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
Five aerial images of this famous Manx church of Ninian (now called Trinian) which stands beside the Douglas To Peel Road under Greeba Mountain (Sadly no public access is allowed any more)! It was built in the 12th century on the site of an ancient keeil and extensively altered in the 14th century. A number of cross slabs are kept inside the ruined church on the site which has no public access. The ruins are the scene of the story of the Buggane of St Trinian’s who persistently blew off the church roof as fast as it was rebuilt. The village tailor undertook to make a pair of breeches as soon as the roof had been completed which would then drive the Buggane away. The tailor was down to the last button but ran out of thread and whilst away…
Wild Flowers in Port Erin Isle of Man – Let It Bee. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
An absolute fascinating Graveyard Tour of Kirk Michael Church last night conducted by Mike Clague of Michael Heritage Trust (approximately 30 peeps attended). So many Bishops buried here and so many interesting and famous stories attached to many graves. These three headstones caught my eye as they are part of the Kelly Family also knows as Kelly Brothers, Builders of Kirk Michael, with very appropriate headstones that represent roof pitches and roof tiles. Thanks you Mike Clague you are such a wealth of information.
Wild Daisies as far as the eye can see next to Rushen Churchyard today. Thanks to Moorehouse Farm Isle of Man for a wonderful display here every year. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
The Beautiful Bride Village, Church and beyond, extreme top right you can just see the Point of Ayre Lighthouse. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
A carpet of Bluebells on the hills at Tholt y Will in Sulby. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
(6 images in this post) Ballaholly Farm – Jurby A once loved home (now a Tholtan) on the sandy coast near to Jurby Head. What a beautiful home this would have been in it’s day. There is some interesting comments from the former owners of this beautiful Tholtan on my Manxscenes FaceBook Page 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
The Sea Thrift looking vibrant on Peel Headlands. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
Ballaugh Bridge and The Raven from a slightly differing perspective. Four weeks today these roads will be slightly busier with TT 2023. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
(6 images in this post) Smeale/Lhen looking lovely with the Rapeseed fields today. Drone and wide angle mirrorless camera combination. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.
(8 images in this Port Erin Post) Port Erin today, so busy and looking splendid, first picture of the Steam train for me this season too. 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 refresh in a loop every 6 seconds.