Douglas
Description: Douglas sits on the east coast of the Isle of Man (NGR 23780 47650).
Backwell's hand-book for visitors to the Isle of Man of 1864 says, “From the more frequent communication between this town and England, the greater number of the Summer visitors to the Island first arrive at Douglas, which is the largest, most populous, and in every point of view, the principal town in the Island. The approach by sea presents a very imposing scene, and it is generally admitted that scarcely does any place in the United Kingdom offer to the eye, in so little space, so much of beauty as the Bay of Douglas, with its enclosing land, when looked at from a short sea distance." (p.100)
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- Wooden 'trow' or longline box
- 'Iron Man' net winch from a Manx fishing vessel
- Douglas Quay
- North Quay, Douglas Harbour
- Apron worn by members of Douglas Dorcas Society
- Safe thro' the storm
- Coursing on Douglas Head
- Ship model made by an Italian internee during the Second World War
- Ship builder's half model of the paddle steamer 'King Orry'
- Captain Robert Marshall (Dr Robert Marshall, Medical Officer)
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- Nobles Hospital, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, from the air
- Construction site of the new Marks and Spencer store, Drumgold Street, Douglas
- Nobles Hospital, Westmoreland Road, Douglas, from the air
- Photograph of an oil painting of the town viewed from Douglas Head
- Dining room, Glencrutchery House, Douglas
- Harris Promenade, Douglas, showing the Iron Pier
- The Castle Mona and grounds, Douglas
- St Ninian's church, Douglas
- Children and adults on Douglas shore
- Children paddling in the sea, Douglas
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