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| Manx: Doolish | |
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  Douglas shown within the Isle of Man |
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| Population | 26,218 (2006 Census) |
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| Parish | Douglas |
| Sheading | Middle |
| Crown dependency | Isle of Man |
| Post town | ISLE OF MAN |
| Postcode district | IM1 / IM2 |
| Dialling code | 01624 |
| Police | Isle of Man |
| Fire | Isle of Man |
| Ambulance | Isle of Man |
| House of Keys | Douglas North Douglas East Douglas South Douglas West |
| Website: www.douglas.gov.im | |
| List of places: Isle of Man | |
Douglas (Manx: Doolish) is the capital of the Isle of Man and its largest town. Manx ( Gaelg or Gailck, ɡilk or) also known as Manx Gaelic, is a Goidelic language once spoken on the Isle The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using Latitude and Longitude The Captain of the Parish is an official in each Parish in the Isle of Man - formerly the title was 'Captain of the Parish Militia' but it is now only a titular Local government (gurneilys ynnydagh on the Isle of Man is based around the concept of ancient parishes Middle is one of six Sheadings in the Isle of Man and consists of the parishes of Braddan, Marown and Santon. The Crown Dependencies are possessions of The Crown in Right of the United Kingdom, as opposed to overseas territories or colonies of the United The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical A post town is a required part of all postal addresses in the United Kingdom, and a basic unit of the postal delivery system UK Postal codes are known as postcodes. UK postcodes are Alphanumeric. Postcodes were introduced in the Isle of Man in 1993, with the island becoming the IM postcode area. The UK Telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Telephone Numbering Plan, is the system used for assigning Telephone numbers in the United There are a number of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom. The Isle of Man Constabulary (Meoiryn-Shee Ellan Vannin is the organisation responsible for policing the Isle of Man, an island of 80000 inhabitants situated Equidistant The fire service in the United Kingdom operates under separate legislative and administrative arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service (Shirveish Mooghrey as Sauail Ellan Vannin operates seven fire stations across the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man Ambulance and Paramedic Service (shirveish charbid-lheihys is a sub-division of the Department of Health and Social Security. Current constituencies These were used for the 1986 1991 1996 2001 and 2006 General Elections Douglas North is a House of Keys constituency in Douglas Isle of Man. Douglas East is a House of Keys constituency in Douglas Isle of Man. Douglas South is a House of Keys constituency in Douglas Isle of Man. Douglas West is a House of Keys constituency in Douglas Isle of Man. In addition to the Isle of Man itself the Isle of Man Government administers three small neighbouring islands the Calf of Man, St Patrick's Isle and St A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Manx ( Gaelg or Gailck, ɡilk or) also known as Manx Gaelic, is a Goidelic language once spoken on the Isle The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical It is the Island's hub for business, finance, shipping, transport, shopping and entertainment. It is also home of the Isle of Man Government.
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History
The discovery of a bronze weapon in central Douglas, and the large Ballaquayle Viking treasure hoard on the outskirts, both in the 1890s, hint at the early importance of the site now occupied by Douglas. Bronze is any of a broad range of Copper alloys, usually with Tin as the main additive but sometimes with other elements such as Phosphorus A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the " Mauve Decade" because William Henry Perkin 's aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that The initial growth and development of the town owed much to its natural harbour (now the Inner Harbour), since greatly expanded and improved. The burgeoning 'Running Trade' (smuggling) from 1670 to 1765 gave a stimulus for the town to expand. Smuggling, also known as trafficking, is the clandestine transportation of goods or persons past a point where prohibited such as out of a building into a Prison Year 1765 ( MDCCLXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a There were later phases of prosperity, the first due to the low cost of living, and favourable legal status enjoyed by English debtors and half pay officers. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Later, from around 1870 onwards, the town was transformed into a leading holiday resort and is now home to the Island's offshore financial services industry. Year 1870 ( MDCCCLXX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
Douglas has been capital of the Isle of Man since 1863, an honour previously held by Castletown, a smaller town in the south of the Island. Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Castletown (Balley Chashtal pronounced /ˈbalʲə ˈxaʃtʲəl/ is a town within the Malew parish of the Isle of Man. The Victorian and later modernisation of the town was achieved at the expense of the original maze-like layout of the oldest streets. Culture The Victorian fascination with novelty resulted in a deep interest in the relationship between modernity and cultural continuities These were cleared away in the new street schemes and slum clearances of the 1870s to 1920s. Events and Trends Technology The invention of the prototype telephone by Alexander G The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada In the absence of any archaeological data, it is possible that the origins of the town may be revealed by analysis of the original street and plot pattern. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos
Tynwald, the Manx Parliament, meets in Douglas (except on Tynwald Day, when it instead meets on Tynwald Hill in St John's - a small village near the west coast of the island). Tynwald (Tinvaal or more formally the High Court of Tynwald (Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal is the Bicameral Legislature of the Isle of Man. Tynwald Day (Laa Tinvaal is the National Day of the Isle of Man, usually occurring on 5 July. The village of St John's (Balley Keeill Eoin is a small village on the A1 Douglas to Peel road in the central valley of the Isle of
During World War I and World War II, Douglas and other parts of the Isle of Man were home to internment camps for 'enemy aliens'. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A section of the Promenade was cordoned off and many guest houses were used for this purpose.
In 2011 Douglas is scheduled to host the Commonwealth Youth Games. The 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games will be the fourth Commonwealth Youth Games which started in 2000.
Geography
Douglas is situated on the east of the island near the confluence point of two rivers, the Dhoo and the Glass. Confluence, in Geography, describes the meeting of two or more Bodies of water. The River Dhoo is a River on the Isle of Man. The river begins in Marown and flows east towards Douglas through the central valley The River Glass is a River on the Isle of Man. The river begins in the area of Injebreck about 10 km north of Douglas, the Island's capital At Douglas, the rivers flow through the quay and into Douglas Bay. A quay, pronounced 'key' is a Wharf or bank where Ships and other vessels are loaded A gently sloping valley runs inland. Hills lie to the north-west and south-east.
The town is surrounded by several other smaller towns and villages, most notably Onchan to the north (which forms a conurbation with Douglas) and Union Mills to the west. Onchan (pronounced onk-an is a Village (Kione Droghad – Bridge End in parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man. A conurbation is an Urban area or Agglomeration comprising a number of Cities, large Towns and larger urban areas that through Population ||-||} Union Mills (Mwyllin Doo Aah is a village in the parish of Braddan on the A1, the primary road which connects Douglas and Peel in the
Panorama of the Douglas bay
Demography
Douglas has a population of 26,218 according to the 2006 census report (2001 25,347), which is almost one-third of Mann's entire population. The Isle of Man (Ellan Vannin ˈɛlʲən ˈvanɪn or Mann (Mannin) is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical
Landmarks
Douglas has a number of attractions and items of interest:
- The Tower of Refuge is a small castle like shelter built upon Conister Rock in Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors. St Mary's Isle (Conister Rocks or Tower of Refuge is part of a reef in the Isle of Man. Construction was instigated by Sir William Hillary, founder of the RNLI. Sir William Hillary 1st Baronet ( 4 January, 1771 &ndash 5 January, 1847) was an English soldier author and Philanthropist The founder Sir William Hillary Sir William Hillary came to live on the Isle of Man in 1808
- Douglas Head is home to the Camera Obscura which has recently undergone restoration and is open to the public during the summer months. Douglas Head is a rocky point on the Isle of Man overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour Other artefacts and remnants of Victorian Tourism can still be found on walks around the area.
- The horse-drawn trams that run along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway station from spring to early autumn. The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is a horse-drawn Tramway in Douglas on the Isle of Man. The Manx Electric Railway is an electric interurban Tramway connecting the towns of Douglas, Laxey and Ramsey on the Isle
- Steam trains run 15 miles from Douglas railway station to Port Erin in the south of the Island. The Isle of Man Railway (IMR is a Narrow gauge steam-operated Railway connecting Douglas with Castletown and Port Erin on the Douglas railway station serves Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man. ||-||-||-| |} Port Erin (Purt Chiarn is a town in the south of the Isle of Man in the British Isles
- The Grandstand on Glencrutchery Road marks the start and finish of the annual TT Races and various other motorsports. TT Race History Motor racing began on the Isle of Man in 1904 with the Gordon Bennett Car Trials and were originally restricted to touring automobiles
- The Gaiety Theatre and the Villa Marina are popular venues for all manner of stage acts - from rock music to comedy to drama to ballet. The Gaiety Theatre is a Theatre, on the Isle of Man. The theatre was built in 1899 to the designs of architect Frank Matcham, as an opera house and The Gaiety Theatre is one of the best surviving examples of the work of Frank Matcham and dates from 1900. Frank Matcham (22 November 1854 Newton Abbot, Devon – 17 May 1920 Southend-on-Sea, Essex) was a famous English theatrical Both venues have recently undergone extensive renovations.
- The award-winning Manx Museum in Kingswood Grove is a treasure house which contains many of the most important cultural artefacts relating to the Manx nation. Some of the highlights include the Calf of Man Crucifixion Stone, the Pagan Lady's necklace from the Viking excavations at Peel Castle, and the largest collection of Archibald Knox materials. Archibald Knox may refer to Archibald Knox (designer (1864-1933 British Arts & Crafts designer Archie Knox Scottish football manager It also houses the National Art Collection, and the National Archives.
- The Jubilee clock is a street clock built in 1887 in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign. Jubilee Clock is a term used in reference to a number of clocks constructed and erected throughout the British Empire in commemoration of the Golden or Diamond A Golden Jubilee is a celebration held to mark a 50th anniversary of a monarch's reign Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901 was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland It is located at the foot of Victoria Street and Loch Promenade. The location also marks one terminus of the Upper Douglas Cable Tramway
- Other buildings of interest include Isola restaurant, in John Street, and the Douglas Hotel, on the North Quay, both merchants' houses from the mid-eighteenth century; The Castle Mona (formerly the Quality Hotel), a magnificent seaside mansion built by John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl in 1804, currently awaiting refurbishment; and the Loch Promenade, a magnificent curving terrace of former boarding houses dating from the 1870s. The Upper Douglas Cable Tramway was a Tram line serving Upper Douglas. John Murray 4th Duke of Atholl KT PC FRS ( 30 June 1755 – 29 September 1830) was the son of John Murray Douglas is becoming increasingly renowned as it saw the first architectural essays of the Arts and Crafts architect Baillie Scott. Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott ( October 23, 1865 &ndash February 10, 1945) was a British architect and Artist He
- The breakwater extension which was completed in 1983 was opened by Princess Alexandra and built outside the existing smaller one, which carried a rail-mounted crane
- The Sunken Gardens on Loch Promenade were created as a result of the widening of the promenade at the turn of the twentieth century. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) The Douglas Breakwater Crane Railway was a massive self-propelled steam crane that ran the length of the original breakwater at Douglas, for the loading and unloading A construction line was installed for this task.
References
- Manxnotebook - Douglas with full description of the town-parish
- Isle of Man Building Control Districts showing parish boundaries
- Glenology - Manx Glens. An ongoing study of Manx glens, their locations and meanings.
- Isle of Man Census Report 2006
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