Ted’s update 25th September 2011
Well its been over four weeks since I last posted an update about Ted the Border Terrier Terrorist pup, Ted is now 17 weeks old and is growing in age,…
Fly Fishing at Clypse Reservoir – Onchan
Whilst we were out for a walk around the Clypse and Kerrowdhoo reservoirs over the weekend I captured these guys doing a bit of fly fishing, as you can see…
Archibald Knox – Kirk Braddan Cemetery
This very famous Manx Grave in the New Kirk Braddan Cemetery is that of Manx Illustrator and designer Archibald Knox (1864 to 1933). Archibald Knox was born in nearby Cronkbourne…
Braddan Bridge House – Joey Dunlop Foundation
Bradddan Bridge House was purchased in June 2009, the former domestic property which stands overlooking the entrance to Braddan Bridge was converted by the Joey Dunlop Foundation to provide accommodation for less…
Old Swing Bridge Tower – South Quay Douglas
This lovely old building stands on South Quay in Douglas right opposite the new lifting bridge. The tower used to be the control tower for the former swing bridge where…
Steam Packet Disruption (Due to Hurricane Katia)
All tied up - The two Steam Packet Vessels (The Flag Ship Ben My Chree and the Fast craft Manannan) seen here tied up in Douglas Harbour and unable to…
Nobles Hospital – Air Ambulance (MGP 2011)
During TT and MGP fortnight this Twin Squirrel Helicopter Registration No G-BPRI can be seen flying around the Isle of Man when the roads are closed for racing. I captured…
Steve Hislop Memorial – Hague Crescent Onchan
1962 - 2003 - This bronze statue of the late TT and superbike legend Steve (Hizzy) Hislop stands proudly overlooking Douglas Bay from his late hometown of Onchan. The memorial…
“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…
Southern Agricultural Show 30th July 2011
We went to the Southern Agricultural Show this afternoon, the sun was shining and it was absolutely jammed packed with people, stalls, animal exhibitions and kids rides and stuff. I…
Manx Electric Railway Halt – Baldrine
Captured this image today (5th July 11) of the quaint Manx Electric Railway Halt at in Baldrine – (click image for larger view). The image was taken on my Nikon D80…
The Winkie – Point of Ayre
This Lighthouse is the most northerly point in the Isle of Man and the image was taken on Sat 2nd July 2011 and shows a gentleman walking the long path…
High and Dry – Port St Mary
Whilst walking along from Chapel Bay to Port St Mary I spotted these boats high and dry but non the less very colourful on the beach adjacent to Port St…
Point of Ayre Lighthouse
We had a walk around the Point of Ayre this afternoon (2/7/11) and on the way back to the car we passed the main entrance to the lighthouse which is also…
EasyJet Airbus A319 – Departing Ronaldsway
I captured this EasyJet Airbus A319 Reg No G-EZFZ departing Ronaldsway Airport on Sunday 5th June 2011, the undercarriage is just about housed and the flights destination is Liverpool John…
Firefighters and TT Marshalls TT 2011
Grabbed the opportunity today to get some images of my Firefighter colleagues who are also travelling Marshalls for the Isle of Man TT Races 2011, left to right, Leading Firefighter…
Ramsey Piers and Bride Coastline
Low tide overlooking the two Ramsey Piers with the striking sandy Bride coastline running up to the Point of Ayre in the background. The image was taken on my Nikon…
Airmed – TT Grandstand
Spotted this Helicopter today which arrives on the Isle of Man prior to TT Week and is used for medical emergencies for the TT. The helicopter is sat on the…