Douglas Past & Present (Volume I)

Ray Stanfield

£16.95 Each

Images old and new merge in this unique look at the capital of the island with its sweeping bay, once lined with boarding houses, horse tramway, winding streets, many attractions and log lost buildings. This is the first volume and skilfully blends archive images with contemporary views with highlights such as the historic harbour, Douglas Head amusements including the famous camera obscura, and of course the railways, tramways and motor buses that have served it over the years.

Castletown Past & Present

Ray Stanfield

£13.95 Each

Until 1862 this historically significant town was the capital of the island, dominated by the medieval fortress Castle Rushen from which it takes its name, to this day it retains the quaint atmosphere and boasts the largest concentration of heritage sites on the island of which it is justifiably proud; also including the two famous seats of learning at King William's College and the Buchan School, this volume is bursting with archive views merged with contemporary views and fascinating captions.

Port Erin Past & Present

Ray Stanfield

£13.95 Each

The tiny fishing village in the south west of the island, which quickly grew around the station upon establishment of the railway in 1874, today the village continues to expand, radiating out from the beautiful railway station. Images in this volume highlight the outdoor swimming pool, sandy beach, lifeboat house, long-lost breakwater, upper promenade and charactual shops which popped up on the arrival of the railway over one hundred and fifty years ago.

Ramsey Past & Present

Ray Stanfield

£13.95 Each

The northernmost populated town on the island with its iconic pier dominating the shoreline and famous swing bridge at its centre, the town expanded rapidly in the late nineteenth century upon the arrival of firs the railway in 1879 and then electric tramway twenty years later, the latter of which still maintains a vital lifeline to both residents and visitors.  This volume looks at the town, its parks, shopping streets, hotels, gardens and of course the rail connections past and present.