Summer in the Isle of Man
https://youtu.be/l-kQEPtSrdUDate(s): after 1951
Creator(s): Royston, J. Walter
Scope & Content: Sunset over Peel Castle with fishing boats in the harbour. A glimpse of Maughold Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse was completed in 1914. Douglas Promenade at night with the fountains in the Marina Garden's and the Villa Marina adorned with neon lights. Injebreck reservoir, Malew church, St Jude's, Jurby church, the open air service field at Braddan, and Castle Rushen.
Film can be dated as 1959 due to a poster advertising the 'Royal Manx Agricultural Society's Annual Show' held at the Nunnery Park in Douglas. The Society changed it's name to the 'Royal Manx Agricultural Society' from the 'Isle of Man Agricultural Society' after the approval of George VI in 1951. The flyer for the agricultural show is Thursday 6th August at The Nunnery. The Douglas show moved to George V park in 1961. 6th August is a Thursday in 1959. There is also a Series 2 Landrover being shown off at the Agricultural show which did not come out until 1958.
Language: eng
Collection: Film Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: FA 0718/33
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