'Iron Promenade Pier, Douglas Bay'
Date(s): mid 19th century
Creator(s): George Philip and Son
Scope & Content: As in 'Picturesque views in the Isle of Man' published by George Philip Son, Version A.
Iron Pier opened Sept 1869 by Lady Loch, see Illustrated London News 18 Sept 1869 for account.
Administration / Biographical History: Designed by John Dixon a London Engineer and built at a cost of £6500, this structure stretched out to sea for some 1,000 feet from the foot of Broadway. The foundation stone was laid January 1869 and the pier opened by Mrs Loch on 19 August 1869.
The charge for access (in 1874) was 1d a visit, 1s 6d a month or 5s per annum. The pier was dismantled in the early 1890s. The refreshment room/pavilion at the end of the pier was later used at Groudle as Dokie's Cafe.
Language: eng
Extent: 15.5 x 22.5 cm
Item name: Print
Collection: Print & Poster Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: P.0894
Record class: Private
Subject tags : #MM100