Views of Douglas Bay
The Promenade, Sir Norman Wisdom, and George Formby.
The Gardens on The Promenade - The gardens run alongside the Promenade for about half a mile (800 metres), this section commemorates the 90th anniversary of the British Legion. Image Date: 02/07/2011
Monument to Sir Willam Hillary - The Founder of The R.N.L.I - The dedication at the bottom of this monument reads 'Sir William Hillary & His Volunteer Crew Go To The Aid Of The Stricken St. George 20th November 1830'. Image Date: 02/07/2011
The Gardens on The Promenade - This section of the garden is opposite the Claremont Hotel - the hotel that I stayed at during my vacation. Image Date: 02/07/2011
Around the Bay - Douglas Bay when the tide is out, the ferry terminal is about 100 yards (95 metres) behind me. Image Date: 02/07/2011
Ferry Approaches The Terminal at 21:09. Image Date: 01/07/2011
The Promenade - Photo taken approximately half way along the Promenade, the ferry terminal is on the left of the picture. Image Date: 01/07/2011
The Promenade - This photo taken approximately half way but looking in the other direction, Manx Electric Railway station is roughly centre of this picture. Image Date: 01/07/2011
Statue Of Sir Norman Wisdom - Just a few doors up from my Hotel is The Sefton Hotel, it had a statue of Sir Norman Wisdom welcoming its guests. Image Date: 05/07/2011
Leaning On A Lamppost On The Corner Of The Street - Turned Out Nice Again - Statue of George Formby leaning on a lamppost on the corner of Lord Street and Ridgeway Street, Douglas. The dedication on the lamp post reads: - George Formby (1904-1961), Music Hall entertainer and actor. One of his popular films was the comedy 'No Limit', released on 23rd March 1936. Made on location in the Isle of Man, George competes in the TT races on his home-built Shuttleworth Snap. Sculptor is Amanda Barton. Image Date: 03/07/2011
The Horse Tram - The Horse Tram travels the length of the promenade from near to the ferry terminal to the Manx Electric Railway Station - a distance of nearly 2 miles (3.2 km). This horse's name is Philip. Image Date: 01/07/2011