Colby, Village 1897
Photo ref:
39899
Photo ref:
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The small farming community of Colby is thought to have derived its name from Colli's farm, 'by' being a Scandinavian word for a farm or homestead. The village at this time is an unspoilt mix of traditional single-storey thatched crofts and solid-looking two-storey stone houses.
An extract from Isle of Man Photographic Memories.
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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Colby
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I was born in Ballavare Farm, Ballakilpheric, Colby in 1959. I remember my mum taking me to the little shop in Colby in her Austin a 35 car. Sorry to see its not there anymore.
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