Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene

[cazza59]

Amazing find Sc00p, how did you track it down?

I just went for a Google map walk round the IoM coast.  I just had a hunch that if it had been on the mainland, somebody would have already recognised it.

BRAVO!!

Went to check my messages this morning and my inbox filled up with all these notifications.  Thinking someone might have some new search ideas I went to check and blow me down it's been found!

Unbelievable!  I truly thought it must have been torn down.  How amazing to see the bridge and landscape has barely changed in several decades.  Love seeing the modern images.

Well done ScOOp, give yourself a huge pat on the back, so well deserved.

Thanks to everyone that tore their hair out over this one!  It's been quite a marathon but I hope you had fun!

Cheers
Caz

[cazza59]

KG is going to be kicking himself all over the I.O.M. 

Oh dear!

Can I just say that, I have lived on the IoM for 23 years and I have never heard of Perwick Bay?!

I used to coach croquet at the golf club, maybe 300m away, but I have never been on the nearest road (Clifton Road) or walked along that piece of coast.

As a pennace, I will (on the next sunny day) take a trip down there, and try to capture a current view from the same viewpoint.

I'll also see what I can find at the library and museum.


P.S.
For the first 10 years, I lived in Ramsey, way up north!

That would be amazing if you could do some background research and get a current photo.  Would be a perfect ending to this WAI.

Caz

[cazza59]

PS Do you want a break or should I post another?

Caz

[Rosinish]

Well done ScOOp,

Great work & now with KG more info. may come....great result!!!

I just love looking at these old pics esp. B & W even if I haven't a clue where they are 

Annie

[Ruskie]

PS Do you want a break or should I post another?

Caz

More please Caz! 

[KGarrad]

Found a booklet published in 2001 about Port St Mary (the nearest town) which describes local landmarks/places of interest.

It says that Strathallan Castle was originally built as the Clifton hotel.

 

It was built on the promontory which had previously been occupied by the ancient fort, the whole promontory being called Towl Foggy.

and

Bridge to St. Thomas's Isle.

Nell

Strathallan Castle is now a private property, with a "Beware of the Dogs" sign on the gate?!
The walled area, leading to the bridge, is part of the property.

So, I will need to don sturdy boots, and walk along the coast and/or rocks

The Raad Ny Foillan (Way of the Gull) goes this way. This is a long-distance walking route that circumnavigates the whole Isle of Man.

Cloudy and overcast today - so research, rather than photos!

[Nick_Ips]

Has anyone been able to view the FindMyPast document which refers to Strathallan Castle, or is it the same as the 2001 booklet?

I was looking at the modern pictures last night to see what the objects we noticed actually were, the 'telescope' does appear to be a rock, but I've not been able to find the structure on the far shore. No sign of a Morrison's truck either 

It was a fun exercise!

Nick

[cazza59]

Found a booklet published in 2001 about Port St Mary (the nearest town) which describes local landmarks/places of interest.

It says that Strathallan Castle was originally built as the Clifton hotel.

 

It was built on the promontory which had previously been occupied by the ancient fort, the whole promontory being called Towl Foggy.

and

Bridge to St. Thomas's Isle.

Nell

Strathallan Castle is now a private property, with a "Beware of the Dogs" sign on the gate?!
The walled area, leading to the bridge, is part of the property.

So, I will need to don sturdy boots, and walk along the coast and/or rocks

The Raad Ny Foillan (Way of the Gull) goes this way. This is a long-distance walking route that circumnavigates the whole Isle of Man.

Cloudy and overcast today - so research, rather than photos!

Can't believe it's almost in your backyard.  Makes me absurdly happy to know it's still there.

Caz

[lizdb]

PS Do you want a break or should I post another?

Caz

Keep 'em coming!   We don't "do" breaks!