Gladys Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 So they were taken down? I really don't think 14 minutes ago, Max Power said: Yes, they were at the bottom of Bray Hill and appear in several photographs of the pre-war period. The first I saw were as you say, York Road/Woodbourne Road and later St Ninian's. Were they traffic lights as we understand today? Just can't understand why they would put them there then take them away in a time of very little traffic to replace them years later. Was it a route to the old abattoir (lits)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, Max Power said: https://www.ttracepics.com/exhibition-images/bray-hill-reverse-19773336.html Couldn't post te image but the site clearly shows the traffic lights. That's traffic lights...video is about first roundabout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, Albert Tatlock said: Think there were some earlier traffic lights in Douglas that beat that...Strand Street and Castle Street. You may be right, that would have been a busy little cross roads in its heyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I actually maintained the traffic lights on York Road and Rosemount in the 70s. 😀 ...all relays then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 All these places are screaming out for roundels now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Calling Mollag with a photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) This is a fucking great thread. Local News at its best. No kidding. It's right up my street (no pun intended). Where were the first cats eyes? Edited May 25, 2023 by Barlow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, Barlow said: Where were the first cats eyes? In a cat's head? I always point out the absence of them on the TT course to visitors. Don't want to hit one of them on a bike at 180 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellanvannin2010 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 14 hours ago, doc.fixit said: Anyone know when and where the first traffic island was? I reckon the QB in the sixties but my wife reckons the clock island outside the sea terminal. Any other offers? Mooragh Promenade has several traffic islands, might even have been there pre WW1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 13 hours ago, Gladys said: So they were taken down? I really don't think Were they traffic lights as we understand today? Just can't understand why they would put them there then take them away in a time of very little traffic to replace them years later. Was it a route to the old abattoir (lits)? The old abattoir was in Lake Road 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOMRS97 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Bottom of Royal Avenue, Onchan in the 1920s. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Local News or General Chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 15 hours ago, Albert Tatlock said: I actually maintained the traffic lights on York Road and Rosemount in the 70s. 😀 ...all relays then! I miss the traffic light guy. Did he pack it in to run a cattery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 10 hours ago, The Phantom said: In a cat's head? I always point out the absence of them on the TT course to visitors. Don't want to hit one of them on a bike at 180 mph They put them at the side of the road to avoid that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Beeching Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 22 hours ago, HiVibes said: Great thread, can we do first cul-de-sac next. First roundels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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