Stumpy Manx Cat, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

A stumpy manx cat sits on the steps leading to the Summerland Distaster Memorial.

Summerland Disaster Memorial, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Memorial erected on August 02, 2013 to the 50 victims of the Summerland Fire Disaster on the 40th Anniversary of the disaster in the nearby state of the art Summerland Leisure Complex. The disaster led to many improvements in fire safety at public venues.

Stumpy Manx Cat, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Stumpy Manx Cat, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

The Sir Hall Caine statue and Summerland Disaster Memorial, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Sir Hall Caine Statue, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Statue of Sir Hall Caine (1853-1931) author, Member of the House of Keys (MHK) and freeman of Douglas. Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man. Once a popular novelist, sometimes considered to be the Manx “Charles Dickens” Sir Hall Caine had a now defunct airport named after him in the north of the Island prior to WWII. However, since World War II his fame appears to have slipped from the public consciousness.

Sir Hall Caine Statue, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Statue of Sir Hall Caine (1853-1931) author, Member of the House of Keys (MHK) and freeman of Douglas. Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man. Once a popular novelist, sometimes considered to be the Manx “Charles Dickens” Sir Hall Caine had a now defunct airport named after him in the north of the Island prior to WWII. However, since World War II his fame appears to have slipped from the public consciousness.

Sir Hall Caine Statue, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Statue of Sir Hall Caine (1853-1931) author, Member of the House of Keys (MHK) and freeman of Douglas. Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man. Once a popular novelist, sometimes considered to be the Manx “Charles Dickens” Sir Hall Caine had a now defunct airport named after him in the north of the Island prior to WWII. However, since World War II his fame appears to have slipped from the public consciousness.

Sir Hall Caine Statue, Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

Statue of Sir Hall Caine (1853-1931) author, Member of the House of Keys (MHK) and freeman of Douglas. Summerhill Gardens, Douglas, Isle of Man. Once a popular novelist, sometimes considered to be the Manx “Charles Dickens” Sir Hall Caine had a now defunct airport named after him in the north of the Island prior to WWII. However, since World War II his fame appears to have slipped from the public consciousness.

The Poppy, Douglas Head, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 16, 2017

Telephoto view from Douglas Promenade to Douglas Head showing The Poppy. The Sea Terminal is is the foreground.

North Quay and Inner Harbour, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

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North Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

Newson Trading Company premises on North Quay have been closed for a while, the business having moved to Strand Street. However, they have been sold during 2017 - it remains to be seen what the interesting old warehouse may become.

North Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

Newson Trading Company premises on North Quay have been closed for a while, the business having moved to Strand Street. However, they have been sold during 2017 - it remains to be seen what the interesting old warehouse may become.

North Quay and Inner Harbour, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

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River Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

The River Douglas is seen where it enters Douglas Harbour. Douglas takes its name from the River Dhoo - 'duboglassio’ meaning 'black/dark stream'. View downstream from the Dhoo Bridge.

River Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

The River Douglas is seen where it enters Douglas Harbour. Douglas takes its name from the River Dhoo - 'duboglassio’ meaning 'black/dark stream'. View downstream from the Dhoo Bridge.

River Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

The River Douglas is seen where it enters Douglas Harbour. Douglas takes its name from the River Dhoo - 'duboglassio’ meaning 'black/dark stream'. View downstream from the Dhoo Bridge.

River Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

The River Douglas is seen where it enters Douglas Harbour. Douglas takes its name from the River Dhoo - 'duboglassio’ meaning 'black/dark stream'. View downstream from the Dhoo Bridge.

River Douglas, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

The River Douglas is seen where it enters Douglas Harbour. Douglas takes its name from the River Dhoo - 'duboglassio’ meaning 'black/dark stream'. View upstream from the Dhoo Bridge.

North Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

North Quay viewed from South Quay

Summerland Remains - Douglas - Isle of Man - September 01, 2017

The remains of the Aquadrome section of Summerland photographed 11 years after demolition. This section was left intact to support the cliff face which was a feature of the interior of the building. It is actually a cross section of the swimming pool with remains of the tiered seating, heating pipes, diving board and staircases visible. 5o people died on August 2, 1973 in a major fire caused by youths playing with matches in a kiosk outside the main building. A fire started in the kiosk spread to the building cladding which comprised Galbestos and Oroglas many were unable to escape due to locked fire doors. Only the youths being prosecuted for criminal damage to the kiosk for which they received a small fine. The Summerland Complex was rebuilt after the fire on a more modest scale, the Aquadrome having received only minor damage. Closure came in 2004. As yet no buyer has been found for the site.

"Waiting for Breakfast" - Sefton Hotel - Douglas, Isle of Man - July 29, 2017

This gull was patrolling the window ledge outside the Harris Restaurant at the Sefton Hotel during breakfast - his endeavours were rewarded!

Originally built as a private house the building was converted into a hotel which it remained until the 1980s. It was converted into offices in the 1990s. A single track funicular railway once connected the hotel to the promenade, however, this has been disused for many years and is now overgrown.