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  Douglas, Isle of Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas (Doolish in Manx) is the capital of the Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin) and its largest town.
Douglas has a population of 25,347 people (according to the 2001 census), which is almost one-third of the Isle of Man's entire population.
Douglas is situated on a bay on the east coast of the island at the confluence of two rivers - the Dhoo and the Glass (from which it derives its name).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Douglas,_Isle_of_Man   (637 words)

  
 GENUKI: Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is listed in the census returns for England and Wales.
Parish register copies (Isle of Man) in the library of the Society of Genealogists.
The Isle of Man section of Sketches of The Coasts and Islands of Scotland, The Isle Of Man (1836) by Lord Teignmouth.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/iom   (802 words)

  
 Methodist Chapels - Douglas - Isle of Man
Methodist Chapels - Douglas - Isle of Man
Rosemount was always the 'posh' chapel with many of the leading Methodist personalities in Douglas belonging to it (sometimes referred to as the House of Keys at prayer!).
Curry covers the PM missioning of Douglas and the foundation of Wellington St. and Loch Parade chapels.
www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/methdism/chapels/douglas.htm   (1623 words)

  
 Isle of Man Guide - DOUGLAS
Douglas is the Isle of Man capital with by far the highest population at over 25,000.
Welcome to Douglas, situated on the east coast of the Isle of Man. Douglas has been the island's capital since 1863 and holds most of the island action.
Visit the newly displayed artwork from the National Art Collection and discover the variety of ways that artists have responded to the Island's landscape and to the culture that surrounds us.There are examples of a wide variety of art, from oil paintings.
www.iomguide.com /douglas.php   (462 words)

  
 Category:Isle of Man - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mountains and hills of the Isle of Man
Coat of arms of the Isle of Man
Council of Ministers of the Isle of Man
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Isle_of_Man   (127 words)

  
 Water Technology - Crystal Project, Douglas, Isle of Man
In June 1999 the total figure approved by Tynwald - the Isle of Man Government - to fund essential infrastructure improvements was £131 million.
When the Isle of Man Water Authority was formed back in 1972, it inherited a complex system of mains, service reservoirs and pumping stations, many of which had been run independently by the small regional water boards previously responsible for the island’s supply.
The Isle of Man is implementing an ongoing major infrastructure refurbishment programme - including extensively replacing or refurbishing mains and pumping stations.
www.water-technology.net /projects/crystal   (1119 words)

  
 Ascot Hotel|Isle of Man Hotels IOM
Whether your visit to the Isle of Man is for business or pleasure, the Ascot Hotel offers a range of rooms and suites to ensure a pleasant and relaxing stay.
We are the first of all Isle of Man Hotels to use Virtual Tour technology to allow you to view a full 360° view of our rooms and facilities.
So if someone told you all Isle of Man Hotels are the same, they obviously have not stayed at the Ascot.
www.hotel-ascot.co.uk   (311 words)

  
 The Eleanor, a smack built at Douglas, Isle of Man.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Eleanor was a smack built at Douglas, Isle of Man, in 1828.
In her early years she was a packet vessel operating between Liverpool and Douglas, but later was modified for cargo duties.
The master left a man on watch when he went for some rest at 6 am, but this man then went below and fell asleep, and the vessel struck the rocks at 8 am.
www.mightyseas.co.uk /marhist/isleofman/eleanor.htm   (163 words)

  
 Douglas Isle Of Man Hotels. Douglas Isle Of Man Accommodation Hotel in UK Discounts
The hotel is set overlooking Douglas Bay and allows guests to combine the days business with a hugely enjoyable night out.
There are 102 bedrooms consists of 3 luxurious executive suites, a number of executive sea facing rooms and a fantastic top floor penthouse overlooking the whole of Douglas Bay.
Sefton Hotel Douglas Isle Of Man is a beautiful 4 star hotel, set in the prime location of the islands capital.
www.holidaycityeurope.com /douglasisleofmanhotels   (236 words)

  
 Photos of Douglas, Isle of Man by Dan Karran
Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man and the island's largest settlement.
You can find 175 more photos of Isle of Man in my other Isle of Man photo galleries.
These photos of Douglas, Isle of Man are subject to copyright (© Dan Karran) and may not be reproduced without prior consent.
www.dankarran.com /photography/gallery.php?country=isleofman&town=douglas   (100 words)

  
 eBay - isle of ..., UK Great Britain, Transportation items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
ISLE OF MAN 1983 Selection of fu Birds with Vals to £1
THE PIER and SANDS, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT.
SCOTLAND - WIGTOWNS - ISLE OF WHITHORN FROM THE HARBOUR
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=isle+of+...&newu=1&krd=1   (573 words)

  
 Familia: Isle of Man
Locations The Isle of Man is a seperate Registry and is not included in the microfiche indexes available in the UK.
Both the Manx National Heritage Library and Isle of Man Family History Society hold the Isle of Man on microfiche.
The Manx National Heritage Library represents the cultural heritage of the Isle of Man and holds a wealth of archival and printed material.
www.familia.org.uk /services/iom/isle_of_man.html   (459 words)

  
 Douglas, Lloyd Cassel - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Douglas, Lloyd Cassel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Among his novels expressing selfnessness are Magnificent Obsession 1929 and Invitation to Live 1940.
Douglas, James, 2d earl of Douglas and Mar
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Douglas,+Lloyd+Cassel   (100 words)

  
 The Christian Science Monitor | csmonitor.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Isle of Man: a Land of Tailless Cats, Vistas, and Four-Horned Sheep
The Isle of Man is technically a British Crown possession with its own currency.
But what the Isle of Man offers for the Harley-Davidson deprived, is scenic beauty, a 6,000-year history, and a sense of peace not found in many more trodden, in-your-face tourist spots.
www.csmonitor.com /durable/1998/01/27/feat/feat.2.html   (784 words)

  
 Hotels in Douglas Isle of Man accommodation - Douglas hotels accommodation Isle of Man
For tourist attractions and places to visit in and around Isle of Man, please use the links at the bottom of the page; also where to eat and drink in Isle of Man.
The Hydro is a well established Isle of Man hotel, situated on the historic Queens Promenade over looking Douglas bay.
One of the most elegant buildings on the Isle of Man, The Rutland Hotel is the latest addition to the Sleepwell Group.....
www.kayukay.co.uk /douglashotels.html   (387 words)

  
 Douglas, city, Isle of Man. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Douglas, city, Isle of Man. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.
The Tower of Refuge, near the harbor entrance, was designed in 1832 by William Hillary, founder of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
The Manx Museum has a collection of the natural history and antiquities of the Isle of Man.
www.bartleby.com /65/do/DouglEng.html   (137 words)

  
 Brew of Douglas 2, Isle of Man
It is a part of his own research into the history and origins of the Brew surname on the Isle of Man, and the movements of various families around the United Kingdom, and subsequently around the world.
Rosemary Julia Felice born in Douglas, married Peter Davies, CB, Major General of the Regiment of Signals in (born in Gibraltar in 1939) in St. Mary’s, Douglas, in 1960.
Pam Hardinge visited the Isle of Man in 1998 and asked me to send her the Campbell family Bible and her grandfather’s prayerbook and hymnbook.
brew.clients.ch /BrewDouglas.htm   (694 words)

  
 Soroptimist International of Douglas, Isle of Man - history
Soroptimist International of Douglas (IOM) was formed in January 1952, and received its Charter in April the same year.
The President's badge illustrated above is made up of the Soroptimist logo, the national symbol of the Isle of Man, the three legs and an enamel insert featuring theTower of Refuge which stands on a rock at the entrance to Douglas harbour.
However, The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom.
www.soroptimist.3legs.net /history.htm   (752 words)

  
 BBC - Isle of Man
More than 100 people are signed up for the third annual Isle of Man Walking Festival, the tourism minister says.
On your walks around the Isle of Man, you may have noticed the mountain hare staring back at you.
Glenn has been drawing for two years and hopes to be in college soon to pursue his interest in art.
www.bbc.co.uk /isleofman   (136 words)

  
 Douglas Hotels: Read Douglas Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
Isle of Man: economical places to eat (2 replies, 9:10 pm, Apr 19, 2006)
Isle of Man: Bridge at the middle of the Isle (8 replies, 9:32 am, Mar 29, 2006)
Isle of Man: Available Shared Accommodation in Douglas (no replies, 7:47 pm, Apr 07, 2006)
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotels-g190928-Douglas_Isle_of_Man-Hotels.html   (648 words)

  
 Isle of Man Guide
The Isle of Man is a wonderful place of beauty and history which lies in the Irish sea between the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Tourists visiting the Isle of Man will discover a wide range of events and attractions.
Every year thousands of motorcyclists flock to the Isle of Man to experience the excitement of "TT", the high speed motorcycle race on public roads.
www.iomguide.com   (142 words)

  
 holiday cottages on the Isle of Man, self catering accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Isle of Man self catering holiday cottages - a range of accommodation in all the best locations: Try our searchable database with point and click maps, photos and full details with contact information.
Oakhill Cottage, 1 Oakhill, Port Soderick, Nr Douglas, Isle of Man:
Isle of Man Tourist Board: 4 Keys Commended.
www.cottageguide.co.uk /Gi   (163 words)

  
 Douglas Coastguard - Isle of Man   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
We in the Coastguard are not full time, we are all volunteers and we are on call 24hrs a day 7days a week 365 days of the year.
The Isle of Man Coastguard has got 5 stations situated around the Island they can be found at Douglas, Castletown, Peel, Port Erin.
Peel is where the Isle of Man Coastguard headquarters is situated.
homepages.manx.net /n.simpson   (152 words)

  
 Douglas
Douglas Rugby Club (Isle of Man) (Directions) one of the premier sides in the Isle of Man.
Douglas are one of two Manx clubs who play their fixtures in the English league, the team also plays in the in the Manx League and Cup.
The Club runs a Minis and Juniors side and does much to promote rugby in the Isle of Man.
www.douglasrufc.com   (111 words)

  
 Claremont Hotel Douglas Isle of Man - British-Breaks.com
The Claremont offers the last word in style and luxury on the Isle of Man. By popular demand we have expanded the hotel to offer 56 stylish bedrooms.
The Platinum Executive range of rooms provide fantastic views over Douglas Bay as well as stunning limestone and granite bathrooms incorporating separate bath and shower.
It goes without saying that the rooms have all the amenities you would expect from a hotel of a four star standard: hand made beds, remote control colour television, tea / coffee facilities, mini fridge, hairdryer and safe.
www.british-breaks.com /propdetails.cfm?PropID=2949   (218 words)

  
 Isle of Man online tourism guide - TT accommodation, travel and events - Isle of Man Government -
Isle of Man online tourism guide - TT accommodation, travel and events - Isle of Man Government -
You are here: www.gov.im - Tourism - Isle of Man online tourism guide - TT accommodation, travel and events
Make the most of your holiday on the Isle of Man and take the time to discover the unique vintage railways
www.visitisleofman.com   (127 words)

  
 BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Douglas - Isle of Man, United Kingdom
BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Douglas - Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Set Douglas - Isle of Man, United Kingdom to be my hometown
The weather symbol shown for each day in the five day forecast represents the predominant weather expected on the day in question.
www.bbc.co.uk /weather/5day.shtml?world=0026   (187 words)

  
 Victorian and Edwardian Douglas Isle of Man - Index
Victorian and Edwardian Douglas Isle of Man - Index
Moore in the opening chapter of Nessy Heywood describes Douglas as it would appear in 1780's
Old Douglas - account of the 1840's writen 1896 - parts I, II, III
www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/towns/douglas   (243 words)

  
 Anglo Irish Bank IoM - Welcome to Anglo Irish IOM
Anglo Irish Bank is a leading offshore bank and trust company based in the Isle of Man, providing asset protection, wealth management, banking, trusts, corporate, expatriate and professional intermediary services.
We are based in an offshore financial centre which is acknowledged to be one of the most innovative and best regulated in the world.
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation (I.O.M.) P.L.C. is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission to conduct Banking and Investment Business.
www.angloirishbank.co.im   (198 words)

  
 Hotel in Douglas Isle of Man, The Chesterhouse
Prices displayed are the lowest rate available at this hotel within the next 30 days (this is often the mid-week single room rate).
The Chesterhouse Hotel is ideally situated on the sea front in Douglas.
Douglas and all of its amenities, including an extensive shopping area and a variety of bars and restaurants are but a short walk from the hotel and advice on the Island's attractions and how to find them is available from reception.
www.britainexpress.com /hotels/isleofman/224775.htm   (294 words)

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