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Re: Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene
« Reply #225 on: Friday 04 November 16 00:40 GMT (UK) »
Looks like the person bottom left hand corner is standing on a roof!

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Re: Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene
« Reply #226 on: Friday 04 November 16 00:49 GMT (UK) »
Dinsdale, Ellis, Gee, Goldsmith,Green,Hawks,Holmes,  Lacey, Longhorn, Pickersgill, Quantrill,Tuthill, Tuttle & Walker,  in E & W Yorks, Lincs, Norfolk & Suffolk. Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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« Reply #227 on: Friday 04 November 16 00:53 GMT (UK) »
That's definitely it Bee.  Good find.  8)  I wonder what that is on the hill, doesn't look like a light house when you zoom in.

More work for KG!  ;D


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Re: Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene
« Reply #228 on: Friday 04 November 16 00:59 GMT (UK) »
Dinsdale, Ellis, Gee, Goldsmith,Green,Hawks,Holmes,  Lacey, Longhorn, Pickersgill, Quantrill,Tuthill, Tuttle & Walker,  in E & W Yorks, Lincs, Norfolk & Suffolk. Census information is Crown Copyright from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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« Reply #229 on: Friday 04 November 16 01:03 GMT (UK) »
Aw wow, that looks amazing.  I just googled it and it was built as a look out by the people that owned Milner Safes and is in the shape of a key and lock!  8)  Putting this one on the bucket list.

Thanks Bee for searching for me, very nice of you!  :) :)

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Re: Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene
« Reply #230 on: Friday 04 November 16 01:06 GMT (UK) »
Lifted from the Visit Isle of Man website

"Take a trip on the Steam Railway to Port Erin and the beautiful Bradda Glen is just a few minutes walk away. Hear native bird song as you walk along the tree lined winding coastal path, moving up the headland to Milner's Tower. The monument is dedicated to William Milner in grateful acknowledgement of his many charities to the poor of Port Erin and Manx fishermen."

time for bed, goodnight
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Re: Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene
« Reply #231 on: Friday 04 November 16 01:09 GMT (UK) »
Sounds magic!

Goodnight Bee!  Thanks again!

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Re: Where Am I? No. 235 - Coast Scene
« Reply #232 on: Friday 04 November 16 07:54 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Bee on Friday 04 November 16 00:59 GMT (UK)
Milner Tower
http://www.francisfrith.com/port-erin/port-erin-milner-tower-bradda-head-1901_47244

KG will probably know more. ;)

It's a very pleasant walk out to Bradda Head from Port Erin, through Bradda Glen and along the Coronation Footpath. ;D
You can climb up the inside of the tower, to the top. Stunning views.

Milner Tower has also featured on 50p coins.

The Promenades at Port Erin are on 2 levels: Shore Road (Some houses and a cafe) at beach level, and the Promenade a little higher.
Looks like the photo was taken from The Promenade, or the grassy verge on the seaward side of the road.

The IoM Steam Railway is a lovely ride ;D
Just a shame that it's no longer free with my bus-pass?! (I pay half fare)
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« Reply #233 on: Friday 04 November 16 14:34 GMT (UK) »
Oki-doki! ;D

So I went for a walk this morning. The house/castle/hotel is boarded up and, as there was no-one to ask, I climbed the gate and took some piccies! :(

First photo, an almost copy of the original.

Second, similar, but extending to the right.

Third, a close up of the bridge itself. Right-hand handrail no longer attached at the far end!

And fourth, a view of the jump!

It is obvious when you're there, but the hotel used natural rock and some stone walls to create a couple of terraces with views south.
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