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Kates Cottage and the Original Keppel Gate

Posted by Peter Killey on October 16, 2012
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Approximately 34 miles around the world  famous Isle of Man TT Course from the TT Grandstand you will come across the original Keppel Gate (post) and around the corner the famous Kates which is better known as Kates Cottage (but originally Tate’s Cottage).

The images were captured on my Nikon S8200 Camera resized and cropped  in Adobe Photoshop CS6

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Kates Cottage (originally Tate's Cottage) on the TT Course - © Peter Killey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keppel Gate on the TT Course - © Peter Killey

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Early Morning at the TT Grandstand

Posted by Peter Killey on June 6, 2012
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I took this shot the other morning of  the TT Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road in Douglas, what a job I had waiting for a gap in the traffic.

This image was captured on my Fuji X10 camera resized and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5

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Early Morning at the TT Grandstand 2012 - © Peter Killey

 

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Ballacraine – St Johns

Posted by Peter Killey on April 29, 2012
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Two pictures from Ballacraine in St Johns;

First image is the former Ballacraine Public House, now in private ownership and famous for the entry into the pub on his motorbike of George Formby in the TT film “No Limit”

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The Former Ballacraine Pub at St Johns - © Peter Killey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second image shows the colourful Ballacraine Farm which is always so brightly decorated and really depicts a true Manx Farm Cottage.

Ballacraine Farm at St Johns - © Peter Killey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both of the above images were captured on my Fuji X10 camera resized and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5

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Braddan Bridge House – Joey Dunlop Foundation

Posted by Peter Killey on September 18, 2011
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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 able people.

The Joey Dunlop Holiday Home was formally opened on Mad Sunday, 6th June 2010 by Linda Dunlop and accompanied by John McGuinness, also present were Joey’s children Julie, Donna, Ricky, Gary and Joanne.

The image was  captured on my Nikon S3000 digital camera and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

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Braddan Bridge House - Joey Dunlop Foundation © Peter Killey

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Nobles Hospital – Air Ambulance (MGP 2011)

Posted by Peter Killey on September 3, 2011
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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 these pictures the other day whilst the civilian emergency aircraft was on standby duties at one of the three heli-pads at Nobles Isle of Man Hospital.

Both images were taken on my compact Nikon S3000 digital camera and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

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Steve Hislop Memorial – Hague Crescent Onchan

Posted by Peter Killey on August 29, 2011
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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 was unveiled by Geoff Duke OBE in June 2005.

The image was captured on my Nikon D80 SLR with a Nikon 18-135 F3.5/5.6 G AFS DX lens at 22mm and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

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Steve Hislop - 1962 - 2003 © Peter Killey

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Motorcycle Museum Mural at the Bungalow

Posted by Peter Killey on July 10, 2011
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Murrays Motorcycle Museum on the TT Course - © Peter KilleyI love the vibrant colours in this mural of Gary Johnson, the mural was painted by artist “Richie” in 2009 on the wall facing the TT Mountain Circuit at Murrays Motorcyle Museum at the Bungalow.

The image was taken on my Nikon D80 SLR with a Nikon 18-135 F3.5/5.6 G AFS DX lens at 32mm and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

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Joey Dunlop – King of the Mountain

Posted by Peter Killey on July 5, 2011
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William Joseph ‘Joey’ Dunlop 1952 – 2000

This memorial to the 26-times TT winner, who died while racing in Estonia in July 2000, is situated at the former Murray’s Motorcycle Museum at the Bungalow on the Mountain section of the world famous TT Course – (click image for larger view).

The statue was donated by helmet manufacturer Arai and is a twin to the statue in Joey’s hometown of Ballamoney.

Joey Dunlop King of the Mountain - © Peter Killey

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Mark Higgins Subaru TT Challenge – TT 2011

Posted by Peter Killey on June 6, 2011
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Mark Higgins’ lap around the TT course in a Subaru rally car today (Monday 6/6/11) turned out to be a very convincing way of how to break Tony Pond’s four-wheel record for the TT Mountain course.

The Manxman completed a circuit at an average speed of 113.505 miles an hour, easily beating Pond’s 1990 effort, when he clocked 102.

I captured this picture of the Scooby returning up Pit Lane in the TT Grandstand after smashing the record.

* 9th June 2011 Footage of Marks second attempt of breaking the TT Course Lap record and in Marks own words this footage at the bottom of Bray Hill was “the biggest moment of his life” – Click Here for 1m 37s clip

The image was taken on my Nikon D80 SLR with a Nikon 18-135 F3.5/5.6 G AFS DX lens at 48mm and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Mark Higgins Subaru TT Challenge TT 2011 © Peter Killey

 

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Firefighters and TT Marshalls TT 2011

Posted by Peter Killey on June 6, 2011
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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 Paul Hunt (Big H), Sub Officer Tony Duncan (Dobber) and Firefighter Chris Fargher (Little Chris), all sat on their sparkling new Yamaha R 1′s

Firefighters and TT Marshalls TT 2011 © Peter Killey

 

 

 

 

 

 

Firefighters and TT Marshalls TT 2011 © Peter Killey

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Airmed – TT Grandstand

Posted by Peter Killey on June 6, 2011
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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 Vagabonds Rugby pitch adjacent to the TT Grandstand in Douglas.

Lets hope its not used for TT 2011.

The image was taken on my Nikon D80 SLR with a Nikon 18-135 F3.5/5.6 G AFS DX lens at 22mm and cropped in Adobe CS5.

Airmed TT 2011 © Peter Killey

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