ISLE OF MAN; DOUGLAS; THE TOWER OF REFUGE IN DOUGLAS BAY

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The Tower of Refuge in Douglas Bay, Isle of Man A very recognisable feature, it is built on the top of conister rocks which are submerged at high tide and prior to its building, claimed many lives. The total cost was £254 and subscribed by 63 islanders. Sir William Hillary made up the shortfall and no lives have been lost since

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Location: Douglas Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, Europe
Photo credit: © Jean Hall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: bay, coast, douglas, drowning, europe, hall, heritage, history, islands, isle, jean, man, manx, refuge, resorts, tourism, tower, towers