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The Isle of Man! So unique and welcoming with great attractions,
put simply I love the place. Hopefully some of my photographic records below will convey the reasons why I feel so strongly about the
'Island'.
Historical Attractions:
The Laxey Wheel, built circa 1854. An amazing structure maintained in beautiful condition. Laxey Wheel in beautiful surroundings. Monks Bridge, (Pack Horse Bridge) at Ballasalla, circa 1134AD. Peel Castle, the link 'bridge' is not natural, however over time a beach has formed. Peel Castle Cannons on the Battlement, strangely pointed 'toward' the Mainland!! Peel Castle ruins 'within' ruins.
The Laxey Wheel, built circa 1854. An amazing structure maintained in beautiful condition.
Coastline and Shipping:
Steam Packet Ferries enter a protected area to berth at the Vehicle Loading Ramp. Steam Packet Ferry approaching Douglas Harbour Steam Packet Ferry performing a tight 180 degree turn! Close up of Ferry Directional Propeller System. Beautiful Sailing Ship 'Artemis' berthed in Douglas Harbour. Castletown protected harbour from Castle Rushen 'battlement'!! Beautiful Isle of Man natural coastline.
Steam Packet Ferries enter a protected area to berth at the Vehicle Loading Ramp.
Trains, Rail Cars, Trams and Buses:
For more details of the various forms of mechanised and
horse drawn transport on the Isle of Man,
click here.
Steam Train leaving the Ballasalla Railway Station. Steam Locomotive at Port Erin. Electric Rail Car at the Douglas Station. Horse Tram on the Douglas Promenade. Horse Tram about to get underway again. Snaefell Mountain Rail Cars at Laxey Station. Snaefell Mountain Rail Car, at the 'freezing' summit!! Snaefell Mountain Rail Car on the descent to Laxey.
Steam Train leaving the Ballasalla Railway Station.
Flowers of the Island:
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