Old Douglas local history class project work undertaken with a book on Douglas (1820-1920) in mind
Date(s): late 20th century
Creator(s): various
Scope & Content: The resources are contributions from members of an 'Old Douglas' local history class run by Ann Harrison who was Librarian Archivist at the Manx Museum until 1991. The class met in the MNH Library and Archives weekly over two winters in the late 1980s and surviving documentation comprises project work undertaken with a book on Douglas 1820-1920 in mind.
Contents include the intended book contents written in pencil by Ann Harrison with initials next to topics to be covered and a list written in ink of class members and their likely contributions. The articles and topics present in the file comprise submissions on Castle Mona, Castle Terrace and Nutford Place, The Life and Times of Frederick J Buxton (Ivy Robinson), Mylcheest of the Iron Pier, An Examination into the Origins of the Skilled Workforce of the Douglas/Onchan Construction Industry of 1881, Samuel Webb cuttings and notes, transcription of a Wakes excursion to the Isle of Man in 1881 (transcribed by Ann Harrison, source unidentified), photocopies of trade directory extracts and copies of the Manx Folk Life Survey contributions of Alfred Clague of 20 Castle Mona Avenue.
Administration / Biographical History: The resources are contributions from members of an 'Old Douglas' local history class run by Ann Harrison who was Librarian Archivist at the Manx Museum until 1991. The class met in the MNH Library and Archives weekly over two winters in the late 1980s and surviving documentation comprises project work undertaken with a book on Douglas 1820-1920 in mind.
Ann Harrison asked class members to pick an area in Douglas to research. Priscilla Lewthwaite did Glenlyon school as well as Nutford Place (the area where the Crescent cinema was) with Sylvia Mylchreest (for a full copy of their reserach see MS 15629). Stuart Slack started his research into registered deeds for his future book 'Streets of Douglas Old and New' (1996). Ann Kaighin and one or two others were also there but some faded off without finishing their research. Some had signed up to the class expecting lectures rather than actually doing the research themselves.
Language: English
Extent: 1 file
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: FILE
ID number: MS 15562
Record class: Private
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