Colby, Village 1897
Photo ref: 39900
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Photo ref: 39900
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The Frith cameraman had only a few ducks for company when he took this picture in 1897, one of a series for possible use within the Frith postcard range. Postcards could be sent at half the letter rate, but in those days nothing could be written on them apart from the recipient's address. It was only after 1902 that a message could also be added.

An extract from Isle of Man Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Colby

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.