jim Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Mr Cringle should know better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 clue http://www.manxnotebook.com/fulltext/mat1902/p086.htm (also points out his somewhat crazy dating) Maybe these days he isn't allowed out of Douglas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Tell us then. Being a northerner I'm not too familiar with the southern landscape but that picture of Port Erin looks more like Port St. Mary to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Tell us then. Being a northerner I'm not too familiar with the southern landscape but that picture of Port Erin looks more like Port St. Mary to me. It is PSM and most of the buildings pictured are still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Could someone explain this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky boy Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Could someone explain this thread? They put an Victorian postcard of Port St Mary in the paper and said it was Port Erin I was pretty obviously Port St Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Could someone explain this thread? They put an Victorian postcard of Port St Mary in the paper and said it was Port Erin I was pretty obviously Port St Mary Thanks because I was wondering too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 the other howler is the 'pre 1854' photo of Laxey - complete with telegraph pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 How old is the oldest known photo of the Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 not 100% sure but think c.1851 by James Burman (see http://www.manxnotebook.com/tourism/pgrphrs/pgrhrs.htm) - then Findlow + a little later Keig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky boy Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 How old is the oldest known photo of the Island? Isn't it that one of Terry Cringle as a child ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Could someone explain this thread? They put an Victorian postcard of Port St Mary in the paper and said it was Port Erin I was pretty obviously Port St Mary Thanks. That's answered my question. I was right then. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yehyehyeh Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 not 100% sure but think c.1851 by James Burman (see http://www.manxnotebook.com/tourism/pgrphrs/pgrhrs.htm) - then Findlow + a little later Keig hi, sorry that link didnt seem to go anywhere :S would be interested to see this photo! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Copy the link but delete the bracket at the end. No picture though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 For those who rely entirely on manxforums.com for their local news and don't buy The Examiner, here is a scan of the photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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