Henry Bloom Noble School Westmoreland Road, Douglas,, IM1 4AQ Co-Ed Primary School. Founded Maxim: Together we Learn and Grow. Read More
Henry Madoc’s Memorial If you are visiting Langness and wondering why there is a bird bath like structure enclosed by iron fencing, close to a ruined farmhouse, it is because, this is the memorial to Henry Madoc, a keen ornithologist. Henry William Madoc, served in the Boer War, became Chief Constable of the Island in 1911 and went […] Read More
Henry’s Cafe-Noble’s Park Nobles Park, Douglas, IM2 4BD Good little cafe when you are out and about. Read More
Heritage Trail Start - Quarterbridge, Douglas The Old Railway line from Douglas to Peel is now a 10 mile flat trail starting from Quarterbridge and ending at the House of Mannanan which was formally Peel Railway Station. This is a popular path for cyclists and dog walkers. The path passes close by Cronk Grianagh Park which is a children’s park in Union […] Read More
Heroes on the Water-IOM Started in the US in 2007, HOW has helped over 6,000 service personnel and is now available in Canada, Australia, the UK and here. The physical challenge of kayaking, the mental challenge of fishing combined with the relaxing effects of water give a unique therapy to ex-service men and those requiring support. Read More
Herring Tower Langness, Castletown, IM9 1UB Herring Tower designed and built by Thomas Brine in 1823 is a copy of the tower in Peel Castle. A second tower was built on Douglas head and later incorporated into the Douglas Head Hotel in 1869 which was itself demolished and turned into flats in 1999 keeping the tower. Both towers were created as […] Read More