Douglas, Isle of Man
Coordinates: 54°08′43″N 4°28′54″W / 54.14521°N 4.48172°W
Douglas (Doolish) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man
Douglas | |
Manx: Doolish | |
A view of Douglas Bay |
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Douglas shown within the Isle of Man | |
Population | 27,938 (2011 Census) |
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OS grid reference | SC379750 |
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/ |
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History
In 1869, Douglas became the capital city of Isle of Man.
Douglas, Isle Of Man Media
Photochrom of Loch Promenade during a storm, 1890s
A horse tram passes a pedestrian crossing on Douglas promenade
View of the bay showing visible landmarks of the Castle Mona hotel staircase turret (centre) and Onchan Head to left