Down at the Strath

Down at the Strath

This is the Strathallen Terminus in Douglas, where the electric trams travel to the north of the island as far as Ramsey. 

View towards Ballakelly Farm

Another Manx scene of a country road with farm buildings and the old Manx stone walls so unique to the island which I love so much

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.

St Sanctions Church

 

Fishing boats in Peel Harbour

Fishing Boats by The Sailors Shelter & Custom House

Another view of Peel Harbour. There's always something to see here - historic buildings, smallest car in the World, Kippers and Queenies to name a few.

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.

The Strand Street. Douglas

 The Strand Street (Douglas)                 

View on a wet day down Strand Street

Longship off coast of Mann

 

Draken Harald Harfagre Arrives in Peel

 

The Draken Harald Harfagre ( Dragon Harald Finehair) visited Peel

a few years ago...not the first time a Viking Longship has arrived in Peel, although this time 

with a warmer reception than previous visits in the past.

A magnificent vessel which is named after the famous first King of Norway

King Harald Finehair. I believe this is the largest Viking replica ship still sailing at the time. 

Crowds of people turned up during the visit.

 The Viking association is engrained in our Manx culture with place names and our 

Parliament Tynwald formed by the Vikings and still operating.