Ramsey Bay and Lighthouse
Date made: 15 September 1815
Description: “The town of Ramsey is most romantically situated; though small and irregular, it contains two principal streets, with a number of neat straggling ones that lead to them…Near the parade and quay is a large stone lighthouse, which is every night illuminated, to guide the wearied mariner safe into harbour.” (Mrs Margaret Lee ‘Clara Lennox or Distressed Widow: a novel’ 1797, M 02965)
On the sketch is written "Sketch of the Light House and part of the town and harbour of Ramsey, Isle of Man. The distant high land is Skie Hill. Will Latham, 15th September 1815."
Sketch by Captain William Latham of Liverpool. In July 1815 Captain William Latham made a tour of the Isle of Man with Mr William Gerard Walmesley Esq of Liverpool, Mr James Leigh of Liverpool and Mr Ralph Greenough of Wigan. Latham made many sketches of the Island during his visit.
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Measurements: overall: 26cm x 35cm
Materials: paper : watercolour & pen & ink
Object name: painting
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-7412