Hunt The Wren 2012 – St Stephen’s Day Manx Tradition (Boxing Day)
I took this image this morning opposite the Woodbourne Hotel in Alexander Drive in Douglas. The custom of ‘Hunting the Wren’ has long been an Isle of Man tradition, and…
The Grand Gilt Topped Archway to Douglas Railway Station
Right opposite Athol Street on Peel Road in Douglas you cannot miss these Majestic Victorian gilt topped turrets and Station Clock of which the entrance leads you down to the…
Jubilee Clock Victoria Street, Douglas
This beautiful cast iron ornate clock structure was presented to the Town of Douglas by Mr George William Dumbell to mark the occasion of the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in…
Castle Street – Almost Continental
I always admire this lovely little cafe and restaurant at No 21 Castle Street in Douglas. The image was captured on my Nikon S3000 digital camera and cropped in Adobe Photoshop…
Market Hall – Market Hill, Douglas – Built 1899
Opened in 1899, this Victorian market building still operates as a market to this day. The building is situated on the junction of Market Hill and North Quay in downtown…
Jane Crookall Maternity Home (former) – Douglas
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…
The Villa Marina Arcade/Colonnade – Harris Promenade, Douglas
The relatively newly refurbished Villa Marina Arcade/Colonnade on Harris Promenade in Douglas, click here to see an image of the Villa Marina Arcade/Colonnade that I captured early one morning back…
Thornton Lodge – Peel Road in Douglas
This quaint little lodge is situated on one of the busiest main roads on the Island, "Thornton Lodge" is sited in the grounds of the Former "Thornton" which was a…
Horse Tram Sheds – Strathallan Terrace
This building at the northern end of Douglas Promenade houses Douglas Borough Council’s historic Horse Trams and the offices above have been converted into a conference facility and called "The…
St George’s Church – Douglas
Whilst out on a shout tonight and on my way home I stopped to grab an image of St George's Church in Douglas whilst this beautiful building was lit up…
“The British” – North Quay in Douglas
I have always admired the architecture of this lovely "Old Douglas" building which was opened in 1898. The building was designed by an architect called Armitage Rigby who also designed several houses at Little Switzerland and…
Fast Craft Manannan Entering Douglas Harbour
Whilst out for a walk today on South Quay we were lucky to spot the Steam Packets Fast Craft Manannan entering Douglas Harbour after returning from the port of Liverpool.…