A non stop photographic journey around the beautiful Isle of Man by Peter Killey
What a lovely building which I have never spotted before. Pretty sure it is private ownership now and not part of the Church. Bride is one of the three parishes on the Isle of Man which have Rectories (Andreas, Ballaugh and Bride) all remaining parishes have Vicarages. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
The Archibald Knox designed grave of Manx author Hall Caine in Maughould Churchyard. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
The most isolated of all Manx keeills which stands on a small platform on the steep western sloapes near to the foot of Cronk Ny Arrey Laa. The original boundaries of the burial ground are almost perfect and just outside the foundation of the priest’s cell. Several cross slabs and many lintel graves have also been discovered here. The name Lag Ny Keeilley means “The hollow of the chapel” Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Mannanan’s Cloak shrouding Peel Castle on this glorious Easter Bank Holiday Monday Hope you all have had a great Easter Break 🙂 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
I have just read a lovely old Manx book called Legends of a Lifetime by the late George E. Quayle and he makes mention that in 1890 the family of a nearby resident of the Church (Mr Hicks) installed 8 Tubular Bells in the tower of this fine old church in his memory. George E. Quayle mentions that his parents were married in the church at a similar date and the peal of tubular bells played ‘Abide With Me’ on their wedding day, apparently since then the bells have never played a tune since, apart from the odd jingle on a Sunday and the solemn minute bell for funerals. I personally did not realise that ‘Abide With Me’ was a wedding hymn but I did think that this is a lovely story worth sharing. Sadly today this fine old church is now on the open market for sale, a sign of the times indeed. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
A lovely walk this morning at the Dog Mills in Bride. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
A Spring Lamb at Smeale Farm in Andreas 🙂 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Took this a while back and I really do like the B&W affect 🙂 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Formerly miners cottages, when I was there today I counted 7 front door entrances but there could have possibly been an other one at an adjacent building!? The stepped back image of the tholtan with 3 upper windows appears to have been the home of a more senior mining employee. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
What a fantastic afternoon we spent at Smeale Farm in Andreas on Saturday, this lovely traditional Manx farm is so very well run by Steve, Beth and Chris, and to be honest it is a credit to them all. As you can probably see they are right in the middle of the lambing season and Steve kindly showed us all the lambing sheds and all the expectant Mums and Nicky was so very lucky to deliver twins with the help of Steve. Beth and Steve also offer tours of Smeale Farm and provide an insight into their contribution to Manx produce, I would highly recommend anyone with an interest in Manx farming and Manx produce to get in touch with them via their website – ManxFarmHols.com Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on any of the images for a larger view.
An old TT ‘quick filler’ outside the Creg Ny Baa Hotel. Not sure of the relevance of it at the Creg Ny Baa!? Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
This is what I love about the Isle of Man, I came across these fellas today on the coast road near to the Lhen. The sheep and lambs were all very well behaved and the Shepards were very grateful to the motorists for stopping. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.