Douglas, Isle of Man
Douglas (Doolish) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man
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 A view of Douglas Bay |
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| 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
Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglas
Front facade of the sea terminal at Douglas, Isle of Man including the passenger drop-off area. The terminal is actively used by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to ferry passengers, cars, and freight to points within the British Isles.
Douglas Lifeboat Station
Aerial view of Douglas and the southern half of the Isle of Man
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A horse tram passes a pedestrian crossing on Douglas promenade
Douglas during the 1992 TT Races
View of the bay showing visible landmarks of the Castle Mona hotel staircase turret (centre) and Onchan Head to left
Other websites
- Douglas' Website Archived 2012-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
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