Manx Tholtan

 

Manx Tholtan

A tholtan is an old building which has become derelict . It could be a croft or farm building  and there are many on the island. I don't know a lot about this tholtan apart from it being a building on a deserted farm . All tholtans have a sense of atmosphere and this is no exception.

If you would like to see some more tholtans  please let me know. Enter a comment below or contact inkmann@manx.net  

House and Tree

House and Tree 

Pen and ink 

Pen and ink from Isle of Man,

 I  drew this pen and ink last year on the way to the Chasms, near Cregneash.

 Came back during TT week to find it has gone . Not sure of the circumstances but glad I was able to capture it before it went.

It is a great spot with amazing views towards the Calf of Man.

Does anyone know what it was used for?

View towards the Calf of Man

Pen and ink Isle of Man

The Duck's Nest

 

The Sidings formerly the Station Hotel or Duck's Nest situated by the railway station in Castletown. Pen and ink.

For Alec and Eileen former Landlord and Landlady in the 1950's

Slieau Whallian

 Slieau Whallian

Pen and ink of Slieau Whallian in St John's. This is the view from the old Douglas to Peel railway which has long gone and instead used by walkers and cyclists.

Bridge over the Lhen Trench

 Bridge over the Lhen Trench
The Lhen Trench in the northern part  of the Isle of Man. It passes under this bridge to the sea. This is such a fascinating spot. I've heard stories that the Vikings use to bring their boats up this narrow spot from the sea. 

Tholtan, Isle of Man

Another popular Tholtan on the island, but does anyone know where it is?  I have done several pen and ink sketches of this location which is one of my favourite spots on the island.

Old Holiday Camp Douglas entrance

A quick sketch  of the old Holiday Camp  entrance in Douglas. It had an unusual  escalator with wooden seats you sat on to take you to the top.

Douglas Head lighthouse

 Douglas Head Lighthouse

Douglas Head Lighthouse in Pen and Ink